Plot
In Bagdad, the young and naive Sultan Ahmad is curious about the behavior of his people. The Grand Vizier Jaffar convinces Ahmad to walk through the city disguised as a subject to know his people. Then he seizes the power telling to the inhabitants that Ahmad has died while he sends his army to arrest the Sultan that is thrown into the dungeons and sentenced to death. Ahmad befriends the young thief Abu that helps him to escape from the prison. They flee to Basra and plan to travel abroad with Sinbad. However Ahmad stumbles upon the beautiful princess and they fall in love with each other. But the evil Jaffar has also traveled to Basra to propose to marry the princess. When they see each other, Jaffar uses magic to blind Ahmad and turn Abu into a dog. Is their love doomed?
Written by
Miles Malleson, Lajos Biró, Miklós Rózsa
Directed by
Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell, Tim Whelan
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
United Artists, London Films Productions
Languages
English
Awards
Won 3 Oscars. 4 wins & 4 nominations total