Thief of Damascus

Thief of Damascus

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1952 · 78 min · ★ 6.7 · Adventure, Fantasy, Romance

A young man assembles a band of adventurers to take on an evil sultan.

Directed by Will Jason · Written by Robert E. Kent

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