Prince Ahmad is the rightful King of Bagdad but he has been blinded and cast out as a beggar. Now a captive of the wicked Grand Vizier Jaffar he is cast into a dungeon where he meets Abu, the best thief in all Bagdad. Together they escape and set about a series of adventures that involve a Djinni in a bottle, a mechanical flying horse, an all-seeing magic jewel, a flying carpet and a beautiful princess. Starring Conrad Veigt, Sabu and June Duprez. Directed by Michael Powell. Produced by Alexander Korda.
* A dazzling delight from the UK that is filled with gorgeous color and fantastic special effects.
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