A rather shoddily produced Arabian Nights fantasy with a superbly camp Peter Ustinov - who must have used the same dialogue coach as Olivier did in "Khartoum" - as the Caliph trying his best to make a silk purse from a sow's ear! Despite having a good cast with Roddy McDowell, Frank Finlay, Ian Holm and a marvellously hammy Terence Stamp as the baddie "Jaudur" all trying their best, there is no denying that the…
Top Cast
Roddy McDowall
Hasan
Kabir Bedi
Prince Taj
Frank Finlay
Abu Bakar
Marina Vlady
Perizadah
Pavla Ustinov
Princess Yasmine
Daniel Emilfork
Genie
Ian Holm
The Gatekeeper
Terence Stamp
Wazir Jaudur
Peter Ustinov
The Caliph
Ahmed El Shenawi
Kanishka
Kenji Tanaki
Lalitaditya
Neil McCarthy
Jaudur's Aide
Vincent Wong
Interpreter
Leon Greene
Jaudur's Guard
Bruce Montague
Police Chief
Raymond Llewellyn
Baghdad Attendant
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FAQ about The Thief of Baghdad
What is The Thief of Baghdad about?
A resourceful thief helps a handscome prince fight an evil wizard and win the hand of a beautiful princess.
When was The Thief of Baghdad released?
The Thief of Baghdad was released in 1978.
What genres does The Thief of Baghdad belong to?
The Thief of Baghdad is categorised as TV Movie, Adventure.
Who stars in The Thief of Baghdad?
The cast of The Thief of Baghdad includes Roddy McDowall, Kabir Bedi, Frank Finlay, Marina Vlady, Pavla Ustinov.