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The Thief of Bagdad

1940 - Not Rated
Release Date: 05/20/2008
Features: DVD Features: 2-Disc Set Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Mono - English Additional Release Material: Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer Featurette: THE LION HAS WINGS (Propaganda Film - 1940) Production Interviews: 1. Craig Barron - Special Effects Expert 2. Dennis Muren - Special Effects Expert 3. Ray Harryhausen - Special Effects Expert Audio Commentary: 1. Francis Ford Coppola 2. Martin Scorsese 3. Bruce Eder - Film Historian Text/Photo Galleries: Photo Galleries: Stills Additional Products: Booklet
Time:  106  mins.
J&R Item # 1021232_6
UPC # 715515029926
Label: Criterion Collection
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A story of pure fantasy in the best Arabian Nights' tradition stars Sabu as the cunning young thief of Bagdad who encounters evil spells, magic carpets, and endless adventure. THE THIEF OF BAGHDAD has spectacular special effects by any standard and earned four Academy Awards, including Best (Color) Cinematography and Best Special Effects.

Year - Presenter Award Category Result Name
1940 - Academy Awards Best Cinematography Winner Georges Perinal
1940 - Academy Awards Best Color Interior Decoration Winner Not Applicable
1940 - Academy Awards Best Special Effects Winner Not Applicable
"...The most beloved magic-carpet fantasy ever, THE THIEF OF BAGDAD is a constant Technicolor dazzler..." -- Mike Clark , (USA Today)

3 stars out of 5 -- "It's packed full of all the required ingredients of a fantasy film and is imaginatively visualized." -- Jan Vincent-Rudzki , (Ultimate DVD)

"Alexander Korda enlisted a small army of directors to make this fantasy. The craftsmanship astounds." -- Geoffrey Macnab , (Sight and Sound)

"As glorious as any adventure film ever made....THE THIEF OF BAGDAD is both lush and playful, a fairy tale with gasping suspense." -- Ken Tucker , (Entertainment Weekly)

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