GamerTab That was an excellent one.

Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Rosie Searle It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Zlatica One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

Lee Eisenberg I've never read any of the Arabian mythology, only seen adaptations of it. "The Thief of Baghdad" is one such adaptation, and it delivers exactly what it promises. If you're looking for action and adventure, this is the movie for you. There aren't any genies, mind you. Just the typical things that we find in sword-and-sandal flicks.The says at the beginning that it got filmed in Tunisia. Tunisia of course made news in 2011 as the birthplace of what became known as Arab Spring. Around the time that they were making the movie, both Tunisia and Iraq - that is, Baghdad's location - had had coups in the past few years, and had more in later years. But Iraq didn't come to the world's attention until the Gulf War (and even during the second Gulf War large numbers of Americans couldn't find Iraq on a map), and Tunisia didn't come to the world's attention until its populace overthrew Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Even so, scenes from two of the most famous movies got filmed in these countries: part of "Star Wars" got filmed in Tunisia and the beginning of "The Exorcist" got filmed in Iraq.Anyway, "The Thief of Baghdad" is simply a fun movie. Steve Reeves always played cool roles.

gpappas36-810-827411 This is the only version of "The Thief of Baghdad" that I have fond memories watching as a child. The 1940's version is fine, but if you want to get caught up in the adventure this is the direction you want to go!!! Steve Reeves performance was excellent! I remember cheering him on as he tried to find the blue rose! My only regret is that this version is very difficult to find. I have not been able to find it on DVD, Blu-Ray, or even VHS!!! When I ask for the 1961 "Thief of Baghdad," most people don't even know it exists! If anyone has seen it, please post a review & request a DVD or Blu-Ray of the film to be released! More people need to be introduced to this HANDS-DOWN best & only "Thief of Baghdad" worth watching!

mhrabovsky1-1 You have got to give Steve Reeves credit....a small known little fact is that he was the most famous movie star in the US in 1959.....his "Hercules Unchained" and "Last Days of Pompeii" were two of the biggest grossing films of the entire year per Variety. Reeves got his big break playing Hercules and then decided to branch out doing historical characters of all types.....two of his very best were "Morgan the Pirate" and "The Thief of Bagdad".....both films were reportedly made in 1960 and released in 1961. For some strange reason both of those films are nearly impossible to find on DVD or video...back in the early 90s there was an ample supply of "Morgan the Pirate" VHS films available at the video stores and then they disappeared bought up by collectors. "Thief of Bagdad" was one of Reeves most enjoyable films.....beautiful technicolor photography, and that haunting soundtrack at the start of the film and when Reeves was riding Pegasus, the winged horse. Reeves combined with his love interest Princess Amina, played by the gorgeous Georgia Moll are a treat....some might remember they also teamed up in "The White Warrior".....Reeves is totally out of his element playing the rogue thief who prowls over Bagdad making a living out of thievery.....however, he finds his love for Princess Amina too great and must go on a mission with several other brave men looking for a mysterious blue rose that will restore the Princess to health after a mysterious illness plagues her. Georges Chamarat plays a genie who comes and goes throughout the film and is a real delight playing an imp who admires the Thief....some good special effects for that time with trees that strangle men, invisible oafs on a boardwalk, flying horses, and as always a beautiful queen (Edy Vessel) to tempt Reeves with sex and mystery. All in all people of all ages will love this film since it seems to appeal to all ages....tales of the arabian knights have been around for many years, played by Sabu in the 40s and 50s but Reeves gives an upper crust presence to the Thief no other actor could give.....too bad Reeves career did not last longer than it did, but he made his millions and bought a horse ranch in Montana and died in 2000.....he was the most admired bodybuilder of all time and still remains very popular to this day.

jamesroo Steve reeves is known for hercules and other muscle films like it but he also later made more adventure like films like this one and Morgan the pirate(another favorite).thief of Baghdad is a truly fantasy film with all the fantasy elements like flying horses and cloaks that make u invisible and so on.he plays a good hearted thief who steals to help the people of the city.then when the princess is put under a spell he joins the quest to find the blue rose to save her.a really good story line and not bad acting by reeves. i was lucky to buy an old rental copy VHS that is in great condition. i was also have a DVD not so great.so if u can find one of those rental copies VHS u find on ebay get it.mine is really great.