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Adventure Cult Classic

Sinbad sails through magical dangers, Amazonian snares, and evil sorcery to free Basra.

SINBAD OF THE SEVEN SEAS

He must conquer evil on land and at sea!

1989 · 1h 33m · PG · Adventure / Family / Fantasy · IMDB TMDB

Sinbad must recover five magical stones to free the city of Basra from the evil spell cast by a wizard. His journey takes him to the isle of the Amazons where the queen tries to capture him, to a battle with ghost warriors on the isle of the dead, and ultimately to a battle with his own double.

Quick Answer

What is Sinbad of the Seven Seas about?

Sinbad of the Seven Seas is a 1989 Italian-American adventure, family, and fantasy film directed by Enzo G. Castellari and Luigi Cozzi about Sinbad's quest to recover five magical stones to free the city of Basra from an evil wizard's spell.

Programmer's Pick

Lou Ferrigno flexes his way through a parade of storybook perils, from snake pits to Amazon queens. With enchanted gems, evil wizards, and a bedtime story frame, this is pure Arabian Nights spectacle—served up with beefcake and brawn.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Sinbad of the Seven Seas opens with a mother narrating a bedtime story to her daughter, spinning a fantastical tale set in the city of Basra. The evil vizier Jaffar has clouded the caliph's mind and imprisoned Princess Alina, intent on marrying her. To secure his power, Jaffar sends four of Basra's five sacred gems to distant, dangerous lands, guarded by magical forces. Sinbad and his loyal crew arrive at the palace but quickly find themselves captured and placed in mortal peril. Using his wits and strength, Sinbad escapes a deadly snake pit, rescues his companions, and sets out on a quest across perilous lands to reclaim the lost gems and break the wizard's spell. It's a classic fantasy adventure brimming with magical challenges and heroic feats.

Details & Specs

Directors
Enzo G. Castellari, Luigi Cozzi
Writers
Luigi Cozzi, Tito Carpi, Enzo G. Castellari
Release
1989
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
Italy, United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Simbad, el rey de los mares, Sinbad e os Sete Mares, Sindbad - Herr der sieben Meere

Why This Matters

This Italian fantasy film is a collaboration between director Enzo G. Castellari and story writer Luigi Cozzi, blending classic Sinbad adventure motifs with late-1980s genre filmmaking.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Enzo G. Castellari +1 more Writers: Luigi Cozzi +2 more

Why Cult

Enchanted Gem Quest

Sinbad must recover five magical stones, each hidden in a perilous, fantastical locale guarded by supernatural forces.

Beefcake Swashbuckling

Lou Ferrigno headlines as Sinbad, bringing muscle-bound heroics and hand-to-hand combat to every magical mishap.

Amazonian Adventure

Sinbad’s journey leads him to the isle of the Amazons, where queens and warriors pose more than a match for his crew.

Storybook Frame

The film is cleverly narrated as a bedtime story, adding a layer of fairy tale charm to the swashbuckling action.

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Threat File

Trigger

Jaffar sends sacred gems to evil locations

Threat

Evil wizard's spell and magical guardians

Effect

Basra under enchantment, princess imprisoned

Setting

Fantasy lands around Basra

Questions from the Vault

When was Sinbad of the Seven Seas released? +

Sinbad of the Seven Seas was released in 1989.

Who directed Sinbad of the Seven Seas? +

Sinbad of the Seven Seas was directed by Enzo G. Castellari and Luigi Cozzi.

How long is Sinbad of the Seven Seas? +

Sinbad of the Seven Seas has a runtime of 93 minutes.

What genre is Sinbad of the Seven Seas? +

Sinbad of the Seven Seas is an adventure, family, and fantasy film.

Where can I watch Sinbad of the Seven Seas? +

Sinbad of the Seven Seas is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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