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Key Information
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| Directors: |
William Cameron Menzies |
| Stars: |
Sabu |
| Actors: |
Rex Ingram |
| Genre: |
Science-Fiction/Fantasy |
| Subgenre: |
Swashbuckler · Classic · Family Film · Fantasy |
| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
| Available Formats: |
DVD: 2-Disc Set |
| UPC: |
715515029926 |
| Release Date: |
1940 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 46min |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD, 1hr 46min Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (December 03, 2002) UPC: 027616881533 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS, 1hr 46min Release Company: HBO Home Video (May 02, 1992) |
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Professional Reviews
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(05/30/3008, p.77, Ken Tucker): "As glorious as any adventure film ever made....THE THIEF OF BAGDAD is both lush and playful, a fairy tale with gasping suspense." |
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Quotes from the Movie
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"I'm Abu the thief, son of Abu the thief, grandson of Abu the thief, most unfortunate of ten sons with a hunger that yearns day and night." -- Abu (SABU) "This is the Land of Legend, where everything is possible when seen through the eyes of youth." -- Old King (MORTON SELTEN) |
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A story of pure fantasy in the best Arabian Nights' tradition stars Sabu as the cunning young thief of Bagdad who encounters evil spells, magic carpets, and endless adventure. THE THIEF OF BAGHDAD has spectacular special effects by any standard and earned four Academy Awards, including Best (Color) Cinematography and Best Special Effects. |
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