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A Bedouin princess returns to Baghdad to seek justice for her father's murder amid palace intrigue.

BAGDAD

The picture of 1001 pleasures! ...1001 adventures! ...1001 delights!

1949 · 1h 22m · NR · Action / Adventure / Fantasy · IMDB TMDB

An Arab sheik's daughter (Maureen O'Hara) avenges his death, blamed on Hassan (Paul Christian) and his Black Riders.

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What is Bagdad about?

Bagdad is a 1949 American action, adventure, and fantasy film directed by Charles Lamont about a Bedouin princess who returns from England to avenge her father's murder while navigating threats from the corrupt Pasha and fighting for justice.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your swordplay with a side of dynastic drama, Bagdad delivers redheaded Maureen O’Hara as a determined princess in a Middle Eastern adventure. Vincent Price brings a slithery edge as the not-so-benevolent Pasha, and expect ornate set pieces packed with schemes, singing, and the odd coup d’état.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Bagdad centers on Princess Marjan, a Bedouin royal educated in England, who returns to Baghdad only to discover her father has been killed by renegades. Thrust into courtly danger, she finds herself under the dubious hospitality of the Pasha, a corrupt government official with ambitions of his own. While Prince Hassan, wrongly accused of the murder, becomes both love interest and suspect, Marjan must maneuver through accusations, palace intrigue, and shifting alliances to seek justice for her father and clear Hassan’s name. Featuring desert settings, sword fights, and scheming power players, this is a tale of loyalty and vengeance played out against a backdrop of opulent tents and palace corridors.

Details & Specs

Director
Charles Lamont
Writers
Robert Hardy Andrews, Tamara Hovey
Release
1949
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Also Known As
Die schwarzen Teufel von Bagdad

Why This Matters

Bagdad is notable for featuring Maureen O'Hara during what she referred to as her 'decorative years,' reflecting a period in her career marked by visually lavish adventure films that remained popular with audiences.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Charles Lamont Writers: Robert Hardy Andrews +1 more
Maureen O'Hara Maureen O'Hara Princess Marjan Paul Hubschmid Paul Hubschmid Hassan (as Paul Christian) Vincent Price Vincent Price Pasha Ali Nadim John Sutton John Sutton Raizul Jeff Corey Jeff Corey Mohammed Jao Frank Puglia Frank Puglia Saleel David Bauer David Bauer Mahmud Fritz Leiber Fritz Leiber Emir Otto Waldis Otto Waldis Marengo Leon Belasco Leon Belasco Beggar AP Anne P. Kramer Tirza Trevor Bardette Trevor Bardette Soldier Thomas Browne Henry Thomas Browne Henry Mustapha the Wild Paul Maxey Paul Maxey Clothes Merchant Dewey Robinson Dewey Robinson Drunk Blackrobe Dale Van Sickel Dale Van Sickel Soldier George Pastell George Pastell

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Why Cult

Redheaded Princess Heroine

Maureen O'Hara leads as a Bedouin princess, blending fiery determination with royal poise.

Palace Intrigue

Plots and betrayals unfold in the halls of Baghdad, driven by a corrupt Pasha with his own agenda.

Sword Fights & Revenge

Expect sword fights, tense accusations, and a quest for vengeance amid desert camps and lavish palaces.

Vincent Price Villainy

Vincent Price adds menace as Pasha Ali Nadim, complicating Marjan’s mission for justice.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Bagdad released? +

Bagdad was released in 1949.

Who directed Bagdad? +

Bagdad was directed by Charles Lamont.

How long is Bagdad? +

Bagdad has a runtime of 82 minutes.

What genre is Bagdad? +

Bagdad is an action, adventure, and fantasy film.

Where can I watch Bagdad? +

You can watch Bagdad on SassyFlix.

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