Sinbad the Sailor
“BRAVE in Adventure! BOLD in Love!”
Synopsis
Daredevil sailor Sinbad embarks on a voyage across the Seven Seas to find the lost riches of Alexander the Great. His first stop is the port of Basra, where his ship is seized and scheduled for auction. In his attempt to win it back, he befriends beautiful concubine Shireen. But when her master, the nefarious Emir, calls her back to duty, Sinbad must interrupt his adventure to save the "Jewel of Persia."
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Sinbad The Sailor 1947 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-13
Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Sinbad
Maureen O'Hara
Shireen
Walter Slezak
Melik
Anthony Quinn
Emir
George Tobias
Abbu
Jane Greer
Pirouze
Mike Mazurki
Yusuf
Sheldon Leonard
Auctioneer
Alan Napier
Aga
John Miljan
Moga
Brad Dexter
Muallin
Ann Cameron
Wife
Charles Stevens
Ruri
Dave Kashner
Overseer (uncredited)
Cy Kendall
Hassan-Ben-Hassan (uncredited)
George Lloyd
Lancer Guard (uncredited)
Hugh Prosser
Captain of Guard (uncredited)
Milly Reauclaire
Wife (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Sinbad the Sailor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
John Twist, George Worthing Yates
Roy Webb
George Barnes
Frank Doyle
Stephen Ames
Department Leadership Roster
John Twist
Screenplay
Richard Wallace
Director
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Stephen Ames
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Frank Doyle
Editor
David Sharpe
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sinbad the Sailor
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What is Sinbad the Sailor about?
Daredevil sailor Sinbad embarks on a voyage across the Seven Seas to find the lost riches of Alexander the Great. His first stop is the port of Basra, where his ship is seized and scheduled for auction. In his attempt to win it back, he befriends beautiful concubine Shireen. But when her master, the nefarious Emir, calls her back to duty, Sinbad must interrupt his adventure to save the "Jewel of Persia."
Who directed Sinbad the Sailor?
Sinbad the Sailor was directed by Richard Wallace.
Who stars in Sinbad the Sailor?
The principal cast of Sinbad the Sailor includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Maureen O'Hara, Walter Slezak, Anthony Quinn, George Tobias.
When was Sinbad the Sailor released and how long is it?
Sinbad the Sailor was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Sinbad the Sailor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sinbad the Sailor was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sinbad the Sailor?
Sinbad the Sailor holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).