Captain Sindbad
“Scimitars flash... danger flames... as adventure's mightiest hero dares his greatest conquest!”
Synopsis
After completing his voyages Sindbad the Sailor and his hearty crew have come home to find a palace coup d'etat has occurred and his home city is being run by a brutal dictator played by Pedro Armendariz. He's got designs on the beautiful young princess, Heidi Bruhl both lustful and political.
Top Cast
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Guy Williams
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Heidi Brühl
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Pedro Armendáriz
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Abraham Sofaer
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Bernie Hamilton
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James Dobson
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Maurice Marsac
Ahmed
Henry Brandon
Col. Kabar
John Crawford
Aram
Geoffrey Toone
Mohar
Lawrence Montaigne
Jafar
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Byron Haskin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian McLellan Hunter, Guy Endore
- Original Score
- Michel Michelet
- Original Title
- Captain Sindbad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- King Brothers Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Byron Haskin
Ian McLellan Hunter, Guy Endore
Michel Michelet
Günther Senftleben
Robert Swink
Frank King, Herman King
Department Leadership Roster
Byron Haskin
Director
Frank King
Producer
Herman King
Producer
Ian McLellan Hunter
Writer
Guy Endore
Writer
Michel Michelet
Original Music Composer
Günther Senftleben
Director of Photography
Robert Swink
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Sindbad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Sindbad about?
After completing his voyages Sindbad the Sailor and his hearty crew have come home to find a palace coup d'etat has occurred and his home city is being run by a brutal dictator played by Pedro Armendariz. He's got designs on the beautiful young princess, Heidi Bruhl both lustful and political.
Who directed Captain Sindbad?
Captain Sindbad was directed by Byron Haskin.
Who stars in Captain Sindbad?
The principal cast of Captain Sindbad includes Guy Williams, Heidi Brühl, Pedro Armendáriz, Abraham Sofaer, Bernie Hamilton.
When was Captain Sindbad released and how long is it?
Captain Sindbad was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Sindbad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Sindbad was composed by Michel Michelet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain Sindbad?
Captain Sindbad holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).