Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Ali Baba wel Arba'in Haramy, Ali Baba lives in poverty while his brother Qasim lives a wealthy life.

1942 · 110 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy, Thriller

Ali Baba lives in poverty while his brother Qasim lives a wealthy life. One day Ali Baba discovers a secret cave which contains countless treasures. He tries to solve his financial problems with thehe contents of the cave, but as Qasim enters the picture, things turn irreversibly.

Directed by Togo Mizrahi · Written by Togo Mizrahi

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