The Wizard of Baghdad
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Synopsis
A genie turned mortal after his many failures is sent to Baghdad. As his last chance to prove himself he must help a prince and princess fulfill a prophecy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Silver, Jesse Lasky Jr.
- Original Score
- Irving Gertz
- Original Title
- The Wizard of Baghdad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Clover Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Pat Silver, Jesse Lasky Jr.
Irving Gertz
Ellis W. Carter
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Pat Silver
Screenplay
Jesse Lasky Jr.
Screenplay
George Sherman
Director
Sam Katzman
Producer
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Irving Gertz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wizard of Baghdad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wizard of Baghdad about?
A genie turned mortal after his many failures is sent to Baghdad. As his last chance to prove himself he must help a prince and princess fulfill a prophecy.
Who directed The Wizard of Baghdad?
The Wizard of Baghdad was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in The Wizard of Baghdad?
The principal cast of The Wizard of Baghdad includes Diane Baker, Dick Shawn, Barry Coe, Robert F. Simon, Vaughn Taylor.
When was The Wizard of Baghdad released and how long is it?
The Wizard of Baghdad was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wizard of Baghdad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wizard of Baghdad was composed by Irving Gertz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wizard of Baghdad?
The Wizard of Baghdad holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).