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The Thief of Baghdad

A cunning thief joins forces with a charming Prince to defeat a ruthless sorcerer and ultimately capture the heart of a lovely Princess.

Main 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

Neil McCarthy Jaudur's Aide

Vincent Wong Interpreter

Leon Greene Jaudur's Guard

Bruce Montague Police Chief

Arnold Diamond Minister

Geoffrey Cheshire

Geoffrey Cheshire Herald

Gabor Vernon

Gabor Vernon Courtier

Kevork Malikyan Common Man

Michael Chesden

Michael Chesden Meat Seller

Ahmed Khalil Melon Seller

Dave Cooper Guard (uncredited)

Marina Sirtis Harem Girl (uncredited)

Robert Rietti Captain of the Guard (uncredited) (voice)

Creators

Clive Donner Director

AJ Carothers

AJ Carothers Screenplay

The Thief of Baghdad Videos

NBC promo The Thief of Baghdad 1978

NBC promo The Thief of Baghdad 1978

Info about The Thief of Baghdad

Studio(s): Palm Films Ltd., Victorine Studios

Originally Released: United States, Jan 10, 1978

Production Countries: United Kingdom, France

Genres:Adventure, Fantasy