Open Sesame: The Making of 'Arabian Nights' (2000)

The stories have been told for centuries. In books and on screen. But never before have filmmakers been able to represent Arabian Nights the way it was meant to be told. That changed with ... See full summary »

Director:

Omar Madha

Writer:

Mark P. Carter (as Mark Carter)

Stars:

Meredith Vieira, Mili Avital, Dougray Scott

Cast

Cast overview:
Meredith Vieira	...	Herself - Narrator (voice)
Mili Avital	...	Herself
Dougray Scott	...	Himself
Robert Halmi Sr.	...	Himself
Steve Barron	...	Himself
Jason Scott Lee	...	Himself
Alan Bates	...	Himself
John Leguizamo	...	Himself

Storyline

The stories have been told for centuries. In books and on screen. But never before have filmmakers been able to represent Arabian Nights the way it was meant to be told. That changed with Hallmark Entertainment's Arabian Nights premiered on ABC. It was two evenings of fantastic stories within a story, told through brilliant acting, exotic locations, and unprecedented special effects. In this half-hour special, we'll take a look at the production of the most ambitious film ever made for television.

---

Plot Keywords:

promotion | 

---

Genres:

Documentary | Fantasy

---

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 April 2000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Met / Hodder, Hallmark Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Features Arabian Nights (2000)

User Reviews