The thief of Bagdad: an Arabian fantasy

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Publisher
Janus Films
Publication Date
c2008
Language
English
DVD
 Show Edition
Available
Central - Adult DVD/ Blu-ray
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1 available
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Description

After he is cast out of Bagdad by the evil Jaffar, Prince Ahmad meets the thief Abu and together they use deceit and magic to restore the prince to the throne and win the heart of a princess.

Table of Contents

From the DVD - Special ed., full screen.

Special features: disc 1. The film: 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 ; Optional music and effects track ; Theatrical trailer
disc 2. "Visual effects" documentary featuring interviews with special-effects masters Ray Harryhausen, Dennis Muren, and Craig Barron ; "The lion has wings (1940)," producer Alexander Korda's propaganda film for the English war effort, created when The Thief of Bagdad went into production hiatus ; Excerpts from co-director 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.

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Library Journal Review

Helmed by several directors, including Michael Powell (The Red Shoes), this classic Arabian Nights tale sports a restored digital transfer that shows off its vivid three-strip Technicolor, dazzling special effects, and elaborate sets to great advantage. Sabu (Jungle Book) stars as the titular young scoundrel who helps an ousted prince reclaim his throne and win the affection of a lovely princess. For most collections. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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The 1940 Arabian Nights fantasy that pioneered special effects and technical advances. Fully restored. And you thought the Disney version was cool!--Bette-Lee Fox Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.

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Library Journal Reviews

Helmed by several directors, including Michael Powell (The Red Shoes ), this classic Arabian Nights tale sports a restored digital transfer that shows off its vivid three-strip Technicolor, dazzling special effects, and elaborate sets to great advantage. Sabu (Jungle Book ) stars as the titular young scoundrel who helps an ousted prince reclaim his throne and win the affection of a lovely princess. For most collections.

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