In the time of the Arabian Nights, the city of Baghdad is ruled by Sultan Ali Bajazeth but actually controlled by the scheming Grand Vizier Ghamal. The poor of Baghdad are aided by Karim, the Thief of Baghdad.
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| Steve Reeves | ... | Karim | |
| Giorgia Moll | ... | Princess Amina (as Georgia Moll) | |
| Arturo Dominici | ... | Prince Osman | |
| Edy Vessel | ... | Kadeejah | |
| Daniele Vargas | ... | Gamal | |
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Antonio Battistella | ... | Sultan of Bagdad |
| Fanfulla | ... | Abdul (as Luigi Visconti) | |
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Giancarlo Zarfati | ... | Farid |
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Gina Mascetti | ... | Aisha the Governess |
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Mohammed Agrebi | ||
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Ignazio Dolce | ||
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Georges Chamarat | ... | Old Magician |
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Gail Pearl | ... | First Ballerina (as Gay Pearl) |
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Rosario Borelli | ||
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Chignone | ... | Monster |
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In the time of the Arabian Nights, the city of Baghdad is ruled by Sultan Ali Bajazeth but actually controlled by the scheming Grand Vizier Ghamal. The poor of Baghdad are aided by Karim, the Thief of Baghdad.
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ItalianRelease Date:
10 August 1961 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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I first saw this film when I was a lad back in 1963. It was probably the most wondrous film I had seen - I must have seen it at least half a dozen times during its run in the cinema.
The story concerns a prince, played by he-man Steve Reeves, who must pass seven tests in order to find a legendary blue rose and thus save the life of a comatose princess, win her hand in marriage and the kingdom.
Under the direction of Arthur Lubin, this film boasts impressive (for its day) special effects, exotic sets and acting that raises itself above other Arabian Nights type films. The characters are well written which include the obligatory villains who are also on the blue rose trail and evil women who pack a deadly punch - or perhaps that should be deadly potion.
I think this rates as a classic of its genre. Catch it if you can.