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The Thief of Bagdad - Criterion Collection

starring: Sabu, Conrad Veidt, Rex Ingram, Miki Hood, Allan Jeayes
directed by: Alexander Korda

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Image Entertainment
EAN: 0715515029926
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Restored
Label: Criterion Collection
Manufacturer: Criterion Collection
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Criterion Collection
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 27, 2008
Running Time: 106 minutes
Sales Rank: 8704
Studio: Criterion Collection
Theatrical Release Date: 1940



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Product Description:
Legendary producer Alexander Korda's marvel The Thief of Bagdad, inspired by The Arabian Nights, is one of the most spectacular fantasy films ever made, an eye-popping effects pioneer brimming with imagination and technical wizardry. When Prince Ahmad (John Justin) is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar (Conrad Veidt), he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu (the incomparable Sabu, in his definitive role) to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess (June Duprez). With its luscious Technicolor, vivid sets, and unprecedented visual wonders, The Thief of Bagdad has charmed viewers of all ages for decades.


Special Features
* - SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:
* - New digital transfer, from restored film elements
* - Two audio commentaries: one featuring renowned directors Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese, and one with film and music historian Bruce Eder
* - Visual Effects,, a documentary about the technical achievements of The Thief of Bagdad
* - The Lion Has Wings (1940), Alexander Korda's propaganda film for the English war effort, created when The Thief of Bagdad went into production hiatus
* - Excerpts from codirector Michael Powell's audio dictations for his autobiography
* - Excerpts from a 1976 radio interview with composer Miklos Rózsa
* - Stills gallery featuring rare images of the film's production and photos shot in Dufaycolor Optional music and effects track
* - Theatrical trailer
* - PLUS: A booklet featuring new essays by film scholars Andrew Moor and Ian Christie

Amazon.com essential video:
Often hailed as the greatest fantasy film ever made, The Thief of Bagdad (1940) was producer Alexander Korda's crowning achievement. Deservedly winning Academy Awards for art direction, color cinematography, and special effects, this Arabian Nights adventure appeals to all ages with its fantastical tale of Abu (Sabu), the little thief who befriends the prince of Bagdad (John Justin) and foils the nefarious plans of the evil grand vizier (Conrad Veidt), who seizes control of Bagdad and covets the princess of Basra (Joan Duprez). From its gorgeous, epic-scale sets to flying horses, magic carpets, and, best of all, Rex Ingram's towering jinni of the bottle, this Thief has all the magic of the tales that inspired it, and vibrant Technicolor brings it all to life in dazzling style. Six esteemed directors worked on this infamously troubled production, but the final result exceeded all expectations, becoming an instant classic that endures to this day. --Jeff Shannon



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A CLASSIC TO OWN-Criterion Review
Criterion has done a wonderful job to this edition.The colours are so sparkling, the sound (Mono!) ... Read More


Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - never received
As indicated above I never received this dvd and it is accordingley difficult to review.


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Sabu in thief of bagdad
For such an old movie it's still a great story. And Sabu plays a good role. I actually bought this ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A Clasic "Eastern"
Back when we knew a bit less about the real Middle East, the "Easterns",Arabian-Nights-inspired ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - great disney alternative
We were getting tired of the disney princess aladdin story. Our five year old daughter loved this ... Read More

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