The Thief of Baghdad
1978

The Essentials
WHO: WHAT:
Hasan Retelling of the Arabian Nights story with 70s tv special effects and sensibilities. A little dated and — at times — a little hokey, certainly not on a par with the classic film, but nonetheless fun.
WHY:
A really lovely heroic turn for McDowall. Essential fan viewing!

Technical Details

Roddy McDowall in Thief of Baghdad Director: Clive Donner

Writers: Andrew Birkin, A.J. Carothers

Production: Palm Films/NBC/Columbia Telefeature

Cast: Roddy McDowall, Peter Ustinov, Kabir Bedi, Frank Finlay, Marina Vlady, Terrence Stamp, Pavla Ustinov, Ian Holm, Marina Sirtis

Running time: 94 m.


OVERALL
RATING:
McDOWALLISM:
6
of 10
9
of 10

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