The Thief of Baghdad
Il ladro di Bagdad
“The fantastic deeds... The Incredible daring of the thief who defied an empire!”
Synopsis
When Karim impersonates a prince Osman, he steals the heart of Amina the Sultans daughter. The real prince intends to get Amina back by giving her a love potion. But his plan backfires and Amina becomes deathly ill. Karim must make it through 7 doors to retrieve the only thing that can save his love-a mystical blue rose. A timeless, enchanting story!
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Steve Reeves
Karim
Giorgia Moll
Amina
Edy Vessel
Kadeejah
Arturo Dominici
Prince Osman
Daniele Vargas
Gamal
Antonio Battistella
Sultan of Bagdad
Fanfulla
Abdul (as Luigi Visconti)
Giancarlo Zarfati
Farid
Gina Mascetti
Governess
Georges Chamarat
Magician
Gail Pearl
First Ballerina
Ignazio Dolce
Rosario Borelli
Walter Grant
Mario Passante
Gian Paolo Rosmino
Chamberlain (as Antonio Rosmino)
Archie Savage
Fortunato Arena
Prison Guards' Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin, Bruno Vailati
- Screenplay & Story
- Filippo Sanjust, Bruno Vailati, Douglas Fairbanks, Augusto Frassinetti
- Original Score
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Original Title
- Il ladro di Bagdad
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Titanus, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin, Bruno Vailati
Filippo Sanjust, Bruno Vailati, Douglas Fairbanks, Augusto Frassinetti
Carlo Rustichelli
Tonino Delli Colli
Gene Ruggiero
Bruno Vailati
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Rustichelli
Original Music Composer
Arthur Lubin
Director
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Bruno Vailati
Producer
Filippo Sanjust
Writer
Bruno Vailati
Writer
Bruno Vailati
Director
Augusto Frassinetti
Writer
Gene Ruggiero
Editor
Massimo Tavazzi
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thief of Baghdad
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What is The Thief of Baghdad about?
When Karim impersonates a prince Osman, he steals the heart of Amina the Sultans daughter. The real prince intends to get Amina back by giving her a love potion. But his plan backfires and Amina becomes deathly ill. Karim must make it through 7 doors to retrieve the only thing that can save his love-a mystical blue rose. A timeless, enchanting story!
Who directed The Thief of Baghdad?
The Thief of Baghdad was directed by Arthur Lubin, Bruno Vailati.
Who stars in The Thief of Baghdad?
The principal cast of The Thief of Baghdad includes Steve Reeves, Giorgia Moll, Edy Vessel, Arturo Dominici, Daniele Vargas.
When was The Thief of Baghdad released and how long is it?
The Thief of Baghdad was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thief of Baghdad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thief of Baghdad was composed by Carlo Rustichelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thief of Baghdad?
The Thief of Baghdad holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).