The Thief of Baghdad

The Thief of Baghdad

1978 · 102 min · ★ 5.5 · TV Movie, Adventure

A resourceful thief helps a handscome prince fight an evil wizard and win the hand of a beautiful princess.

Directed by Clive Donner · Written by AJ Carothers

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