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The Thief of Bagdad - Criterion Collection (1940)
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| Starring: | Conrad Veidt, Sabu, June Duprez, John Justin, Rex Ingram, Adelaide Hall, Alexander Laine, Allan Jeayes, Bruce Winston, Frederick Burtwell, Hay Petrie, Henry Hallett, Joseph Cozier, Leslie Phillips, Mary Morris, Miles Malleson, Morton Selten, Norman Pierce, Roy Emerton, Spoli Mills |
| Director: | Tim Whelan, Michael Powell, Ludwig Berger |
| Genre: | Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Kids & Family |
| Year: | 1940 |
| Studio: | Criterion |
| Length: | 106 minutes |
| Released: | May 27, 2008 |
| Rating: | NR |
| Format: | DVD |
| Misc: | Color, NTSC |
| Language: | English(Original Language) |
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SYNOPSIS:The Thief of Bagdad, legendary producer Alexander Korda's Arabian Nights marvel, 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 position, 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.
BONUS FEATURES:
DISC 1:
- Two audio commentaries: one featuring renowned directors Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese, and one with film and music historian Bruce Eder
- Optional music and effects track
- Theatrical trailer
DISC 2:
- Visual Effects - A documentary about the technical achievements of The Thief of Bagdad, featuring interviews with special-effects masters Ray Harryhausen, Dennis Muren, and Craig Barron
- The Lion Has Wings (1940), Alexander Korda's propaganda film for the English war effort, during The Thief of Bagdad's production hiatus
- Excerpts from codirector Michael Powell's audio dictations for his autobiography
- Excerpt from a 1976 radio interview with composer Miklos Rozsa
- Stills gallery featuring rare images of the film's production and photos shot in Dufaycolor
PLUS: A booklet featuring new essays by film scholars Andrew Moor and Ian Christie
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