Prince of Thieves
Jan 01, 1958 · 1h 32m
Director
Luk BongOverview
Middle Eastern folktale collection One Thousand and One Nights has been greatly treasured by Western storytellers who are fascinated by the fantastic world within. The exoticism conveyed in Western film adaptations greatly appealed to Cantonese opera and film writer Ma Si-tsang, who adapted The Thief of Bagdad (1924) into Cantonese opera The Prince of Thieves, set in an ancient empire influenced by both East and West. In 1958, director Luk Bong adapted the play into a film, turning the thief of the original film into a Robin Hood-esque hero who poses as a prince to compete for the princess' hand in marriage. Packed with a thrilling treasure hunt and a damsel-in-distress rescue as well as eye-catching special effects, Prince of Thieves is 100% a romantic swashbuckler.
Cast of Prince of Thieves
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About Prince of Thieves
What is Prince of Thieves about?
Middle Eastern folktale collection One Thousand and One Nights has been greatly treasured by Western storytellers who are fascinated by the fantastic world within. The exoticism conveyed in Western film adaptations greatly appealed to Cantonese opera and film writer Ma Si-tsang, who adapted The Thief of Bagdad (1924) into Cantonese opera The Prince of Thieves, set in an ancient empire influenced…
When was Prince of Thieves released?
Prince of Thieves was released on January 1, 1958.
How long is Prince of Thieves?
Prince of Thieves runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Who directed Prince of Thieves?
Prince of Thieves was directed by Luk Bong.
Who is in the cast of Prince of Thieves?
The cast of Prince of Thieves includes Ho Fei-Fan, Mui Yee, Lam Kau, Lee Bo-ying and Lee Ging-Fan.