Synopsis: Classic, much-loved Arabian Nights fantasy/adventure about boy aiding prince against evil magician. Epic-length yet fast-moving, this won critical raves for special effects, set design, music, casting. Remains front-running family favorite.
There are 3 editions of this movie (including the current edition) in the current region (region 1)
There is 1 additional edition of this movie in other regions
- New digital transfer, from restored film elements
- Two audio commentaries: one featuring renowned directors Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese, and one with film and music historian Bruce Eder
- Optional music and effects track
- Theatrical trailer
Disc Two: The Supplements
- Visual Effects: a documentary about the technical achievements of The Thief of Bagdad, featuring interviews with special-effects masters Ray Harryhausen, Dennis Muren, and Craig Barron
- The Lion Has Wings (1940): producer Alexander Korda's propaganda film for the English war effort, created when The Thief of Bagdad went into production hiatus
- Excerpts from codirector Michael Powell's audio dictations for his autobiography
- Excerpt from a 1976 radio interview with composer Miklos Rozsa
- Stills gallery featuring rare images of the film's production and photos shot in Dufaycolor
- PLUS: A booklet featuring new essays by film scholars Andrew Moor and Ian Christie
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