British distributors Network will bring to Blu-ray
The Thief of Bagdad (1940), starring Conrad Veidt, Sabu, June Duprez, Rex Ingram, and John Justin. The release will be available for purchase on January 26, 2015.
A triumph of film-making, The Thief of Bagdad is one of legendary producer Alexander Korda's best-loved films – and remains the benchmark for spectacular fantasy to this day. This multiple Oscar-winning film is a magical, atmospheric epic – its sumptuous art direction and beguiling special effects making it the definitive vision of the famous Arabian Nights tale. The Thief of Bagdad is featured here in a High Definition transfer from original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.
Imprisoned by the evil Grand Vizier Jaffar, Ahmad - the rightful King of Bagdad - meets young Abu, the greatest thief in the land. Together they escape and embark on a series of fantastical adventures, only just surviving a terrifying encounter with a Djinn, from whom Abu manages to extract three wishes...
Special Features:
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- Image Galleries