The Thief of Baghdad (1961)
Directed by Arthur Lubin / Bruno Vailati
Genres - Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance |
Sub-Genres - Costume Adventure, Fantasy Adventure |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - Italy |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Eleanor Mannikka
Aimed at the youngsters, this typical Italian fantasy-adventure stars Steve Reeves as Karim, the thief of the title. Karim is not only the strongest, fastest, and smartest of thieves, he also has a magic ring and a cape that makes him invisible. Thus armed, he is well-prepared to face a series of Herculean tests in order to win the hand of the Sultan's beautiful daughter Anima (Georgia Moll). These "tests" purify his past wrongdoings and ultimately lead to a blue rose, the key to winning Anima in marriage.
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antidote [to poison], forbidden-love, race-against-time, outwit, princess, love-potion, rose, Sultan, flood, poison, rival