The Wizard of Baghdad (1960)
In this satirical costume fantasy, a clumsy no-talent genie ends up chastised by the genie king and given one last chance to prove himself. If he fails, he will end up a mere mortal. The hapless genie then heads for Baghdad astride a talking horse to try to become the Wizard of Baghdad. In that capacity, he must ensure that a princess and prince get married so they can rule the great city together. Their union has been prophesied. Unfortunately, an elderly sultan, who will inherit the city should they fail, tries to keep the prophecy from coming true. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dick Shawn, Diane Baker, (more)
- Director(s):
- George Sherman
Synopsis of The Wizard of Baghdad
In this satirical costume fantasy, a clumsy no-talent genie ends up chastised by the genie king and given one last chance to prove himself. If he fails, he will end up a mere mortal. The hapless genie then heads for Baghdad astride a talking horse to try to become the Wizard of Baghdad. In that capacity, he must ensure that a princess and prince get married so they can rule the great city together. Their union has been prophesied. Unfortunately, an elderly sultan, who will inherit the city should they fail, tries to keep the prophecy from coming true. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Wizard of Baghdad
- Dick Shawn - Genii-Ali Mahmud
- Barry Coe - Prince Husan
- Robert Simon - Shamadin
- Michael David - Meroki
- Michael Burns - Young Prince Husan
- William Baskin - Desert Chieftain
- Diane Baker - Princess Yasmin
- John van Dreelen - Sultan Jullnar
- Vaughan Taylor - Norodeen
- Stanley Adams - Kvetch
- Kim Hamilton - Teegra
- Don Beddoe - Raschid
- Director(s):
- George Sherman
- Writer(s):
- Pat Silver, Samuel Newman, Jesse Lasky, Jr.
- Producer(s):
- Sam Katzman
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