The Thief of Baghdad (1961)
Il ladro di Bagdad (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Approved
- 1h 40min
- Adventure, Family
- 10 Aug 1961 (USA)
- Movie
In the time of the Arabian Nights, the city of Baghdad is ruled by Sultan Ali Bajazeth but actually controlled by the scheming Grand Vizier Ghamal. The poor of Baghdad are aided by Karim, the Thief of Baghdad.
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| Steve Reeves | ... |
Karim
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| Giorgia Moll | ... |
Princess Amina
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| Arturo Dominici | ... |
Prince Osman
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| Edy Vessel | ... |
Kadeejah
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| Daniele Vargas | ... |
Gamal
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Antonio Battistella | ... |
Sultan of Bagdad
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| Fanfulla | ... |
Abdul
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Giancarlo Zarfati | ... |
Farid
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| Gina Mascetti | ... |
Aisha the Governess
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Mohammed Agrebi |
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| Georges Chamarat | ... |
Old Magician
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Gail Pearl | ... |
First Ballerina
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Rosario Borelli |
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Chignone | ... |
Monster
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Walter Grant |
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Joudi Mohammed Jamil | ... |
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| Mario Passante |
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Gian Paolo Rosmino | ... |
Chamberlain (voice)
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| Archie Savage |
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Fortunato Arena | ... |
Prison Guards' Captain (uncredited)
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Eduardo Bergamo | ... |
Amina's Suitor (uncredited)
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Franco Cobianchi | ... |
Amina's Suitor (uncredited)
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Armando Fracassi | ... |
Courtier (uncredited)
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Gloria Milland | ... |
Amina's Handmaid (uncredited)
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Tony Radecki | ... |
Amina's Suitor (uncredited)
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Frazier Rippy | ... |
Amina's Suitor (uncredited)
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Anita Todesco | ... |
Amina's Handmaid (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bruno Vailati | ||
| Arthur Lubin | ||
Written by
| Augusto Frassinetti | ... | (story) & |
| Filippo Sanjust | ... | (story) & |
| Bruno Vailati | ... | (story) |
| Augusto Frassinetti | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Filippo Sanjust | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Bruno Vailati | ... | (screenplay) |
| Douglas Fairbanks | ... | (dialogue) (as Douglas Fairbanks Sr.) |
Produced by
| Mario Basili | ... | supervising producer |
| Mario Di Biase | ... | supervising producer |
| Bruno Vailati | ... | producer |
Music by
| Carlo Rustichelli | ||
Cinematography by
| Tonino Delli Colli | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Gene Ruggiero | ||
Art Direction by
| Flavio Mogherini | ||
Set Decoration by
| Massimo Tavazzi | ||
Costume Design by
| Georges K. Benda | ... | (as Georges Benda) |
Makeup Department
| Romolo de Martino | ... | makeup artist |
| Adalgisa Favella | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Nello Meniconi | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Roberto Fizz | ... | assistant director (as Roberto Fiz) |
Art Department
| Joseph Nathanson | ... | miniatures |
| Giuseppe Ranieri | ... | assistant set decorator |
Special Effects by
| Tom Howard | ... | special photographic effects (as Thomas Howard) |
| Joseph Nathanson | ... | miniatures |
Stunts
| Domenico Cianfriglia | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Giovanni Cianfriglia | ... | stunt double: Steve Reeves (uncredited) |
| Mauro Mannatrizio | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Franco Moruzzi | ... | stunt double: Steve Reeves (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Roberto Biciocchi | ... | still photographer |
| Franco Delli Colli | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Giorgio Desideri | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| André Bessis | ... | location manager: Tunisia |
Music Department
| Carlo Savina | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Barbara Fusch | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Joseph E. Levine | ... | presenter: U.S. version |
| Paul Steffen | ... | choreographer |
| Ferruccio Amendola | ... | voice dubbing: Daniele Vargas (uncredited) |
| Gino Baghetti | ... | voice dubbing: Georges Chamarat (uncredited) |
| Manlio Busoni | ... | voice dubbing: Franco Cobianchi (uncredited) |
| Rosetta Calavetta | ... | voice dubbing: Edy Vessel (uncredited) |
| Giorgio Capecchi | ... | voice dubbing: Antonio Ballistella (uncredited) |
| Emilio Cigoli | ... | voice dubbing: Anthony Radecki (uncredited) |
| Maria Pia Di Meo | ... | voice dubbing: Giorgia Moll (uncredited) |
| Pino Locchi | ... | voice dubbing: Ignazio Dolce (uncredited) |
| Glauco Onorato | ... | voice dubbing: Mohammed Agrebi (uncredited) |
| Bruno Persa | ... | voice dubbing: Fortunato Arena (uncredited) |
| Amilcare Pettinelli | ... | voice dubbing: Gian Paolo Rosmino (uncredited) |
| Giuseppe Rinaldi | ... | voice dubbing: Steve Reeves (uncredited) |
| Wanda Tettoni | ... | voice dubbing: Gina Mascetti (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Titanus (co-production)
- Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France (co-production)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1961) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Titanus (1961) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France (1961) (France) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1961) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1962) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1962) (Spain) (theatrical) (as M-G-M)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1962) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1962) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Embassy (1981) (Greece) (VHS) (Pal, English with Greek subtitles)
- Embassy Home Entertainment Australia (1983) (Australia) (video) (as 'The Thief of Baghdad')
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1985) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Braveworld (1992) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Alive Vertrieb und Marketing (2017) (Germany) (DVD) (release through)
- Maritim Pictures (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- Colosseo-Film (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (original CinemaScope aspect ratio, English audio)
- New Line Home Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (special photographic effects)
Other Companies
- Titanus (soundtrack)
- The Tunisian Government (thanks)
- Titanus Studio (sound synchronization)
- Eastmancolor (negative film)
- Ditta Werther (costumes)
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Box Office
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $1,006,400 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The best Saturday-matinee type movies are filled with "set pieces" to make them more entertaining and memorable. This film has many of them in the form of the challenges and clever escapes: the first gate "which can be seen but isn't there", the creeping tree roots, the ring of fire, the deadly sorceress, the invisible wrestler, the faceless warriors, the flying horse, the blue rose riddle, and the blue army from the magic jewel. These scenarios and effects inspired kids to retell them to their friends, which produced a must-see aura about the movie. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Kolossal - i magnifici Macisti (1977). See more » |