Thief Of Bagdad (DVD, 2006)

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Discover the classic 1940 adventure film "The Thief of Bagdad" on DVD, starring the legendary Sabu. This sealed, brand-new DVD offers 101 minutes of thrilling action and adventure in English, directed by the acclaimed trio of Michael Powell, Ludwig Berger, and Tim Whelan. With a 4:3 full frame aspect ratio, this DVD is perfect for fans of the genre who appreciate the general and action & adventure categories. This DVD is region 2 coded, making it ideal for fans in Europe, Japan, the Middle East, and South Africa. Released in 2006, this film is a must-have for any film and TV DVD and Blu-ray collection. Get your hands on this DVD and experience the adventure of "The Thief of Bagdad" with Sabu.

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In ancient Bagdad, Abu, a good-natured young thief, befriends the deposed king Ahmad as both are imprisoned in the palace dungeon, awaiting execution under orders from the evil vizier Jaffar, who has seized the throne. But they escape and make their way to Basra, where Ahmad, now living as a beggar, meets and falls in love with the Princess, who has been betrothed by her father the Sultan to Jaffar. Their fight for the love of the Princess triggers a series of adventures for the young Abu that brings him halfway around the world.

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EAN5027626245948
eBay Product ID (ePID)53016098

Product Key Features

ActorSabu
Aspect Ratio4:3 Full Frame
Film/TV TitleThief of Bagdad
DirectorMichael Powell, Ludwig Berger, Tim Whelan
Release Year2006
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish
GenreGeneral, Action & Adventure
Run Time101 Mins

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CertificateU
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Number of Discs1
Additional InformationIn ancient Bagdad, Abu, a good-natured young thief (Sabu), befriends the deposed king Ahmad (John Justin) as both are imprisoned in the palace dungeon, awaiting execution under orders from the evil vizier Jaffar (Conrad Veidt), who has seized the throne. But they escape and make their way to Basra, where Ahmad, now living as a beggar, meets and falls in love with the Princess (June Duprez), who has been betrothed by her father the Sultan (Miles Malleson, who also wrote the screenplay) to Jaffar. Their fight for the love of the Princess triggers a series of adventures for the young Abu that brings him halfway around the world and into mystical realms with help from a towering genie (Rex Ingram), brushing up against the gods and transforming the little thief into a hero in the process. Along the way, we encounter a wide array of characters, some of them charming, such as the gentle Old King (Morton Selten), and some sinister, such as the devious Halima (Mary Morris), plus a range of color and lushly designed sets and set pieces (and special effects) that still dazzle the eye seven decades later, even in the wake of various remakes (which include Disney Studios' ALADDIN). And it all leads to an amazing and suspenseful ride on a magic carpet, and a race against time to save the king and his beloved.
ReviewsVariety - The Thief of Bagdad is a colorful, lavish and eye-appealing spectacle., Time Out - A delightful hocus-pocus of colour, dashing adventure, and special effects.
Movie/TV TitleThief Of Bagdad

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  • Genies, evil magicians and stand up good guys, who needs more..

    All round great adventure, fab special effects superb characters, if films were still made this well I'd go to the cinema.

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  • Fabulous thief.

    The technicolor film of Michael Powell has never been surpassed... Absolutely beautiful colours. The imagination is still fabulous. If I had been a child when it was first released I think I would have been affected forever.

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  • Magical!

    I have loved this film since seeing it as a child. It is magical, and considering its age the special effects are truly amazing.

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  • Sam

    This a Brilliant old film to watch it's a classic

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  • Good family entertainment.

    A big hit in its day and still a very entertaining film. Great story with great characters.

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