The Veils of Bagdad

"For gold ! For glory ! For wild pagan lips !"

Antar is sent by Suleiman, head of the Ottoman Empire, to Bagdad to prevent Hammam, Pasha of Bagdad, from purchasing the services of local leader Mustapha to unite the hill tribes and overthrow the emperor. The intrigue mounts as Antar falls in love with dancer Selima, who tries to avenge her father's death against Hammam's right-hand-man Kasseim, whose wife Rosanna has fallen in love with Antar!

Release Date

October 6, 1953

Status

Released

Original Title

The Veils of Bagdad

Runtime

1h 22min

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