The Thief of Bagdad (1940) is a British technicolor historical fantasy drama film. Directed by Michael Powell with a riveting screenplay by Miles Malleson, a prince is turned into a blind beggar by ...

In ancient Bagdad, the young prince Ahmad (John Justin) is betrayed, deposed, and imprisoned by his vizier Jaffar (Conrad Veidt), an evil and calculating man who is also a master of the Black Arts.

Cameron Olsen has a boundless passion for the art of cinema, and loves nothing more than to closely examine the great works thereof. He has a bachelor’s degree in film from the University of Utah, and ...

Scorsese credits Michael Powell's film, The Thief of Bagdad, as a pivotal moment in sparking his love for filmmaking. The film's innovative special effects, including blue screen technology, set it ...