Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

This is a Cheese Hall of Fame charter selection. While a ridiculously bad film, it is a riot to watch. The acting is over the top campy fun, and the costuming and make-up live up/down to every cliché you could ever ask for. Do any of these characters look like they come from Baghdad? I don't think any of them could locate Baghdad on a map of Baghdad. But that's all besides the point. I really can't slam the special effects, as this was cutting edge for the time, but the genie's massive, corroded toe nails are a favorite. If it weren't for overacting, they would be no acting in this masterpiece of mozzarella at all. Recommendation: view this with at least a 12-pack of beer and/or other mood enhancing refreshments (it seems the director, screenwriter, set and costume designers took this advice in making the flick).

This is the only version of "The Thief of Baghdad" that I have fond memories watching as a child. The 1940's version is fine, but if you want to get caught up in the adventure this is the direction you want to go!!! Steve Reeves performance was excellent! I remember cheering him on as he tried to find the blue rose! My only regret is that this version is very difficult to find. I have not been able to find it on DVD, Blu-Ray, or even VHS!!! When I ask for the 1961 "Thief of Baghdad," most people don't even know it exists! If anyone has seen it, please post a review & request a DVD or Blu-Ray of the film to be released! More people need to be introduced to this HANDS-DOWN best & only "Thief of Baghdad" worth watching!

I have seen several versions of this story but this one is by far the best in terms of special effects and action.I saw a dubbed version but the film's story line made up for it.Reeves is at his most handsomest but the film is stolen by chap playing the magician.The sets look impressive and very enchanting.The time period is beautifully captured,and Reeves's swashbuckling can be equated with Douglas Fairbanks sr.In those days one could see the whole schedule in a cinema on one ticket and we were so struck with this one that we saw it 3 times every day for one whole week!A good film for all ages and very enjoyable too!Hopefully it will continue to please generations as it encaptured the youngsters in the sixties!

To most of us B-movie fans, Steve Reeves (1926-2000, Rest In Peace Steve) will always be Hercules. But dubbed or not he takes a fine stab here at playing a sardonic but good hearted Robin Hood type thief stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. When he falls in love with the absent minded king's daughter, who is subject to a nasty potion by a jealous suitor prince, Reeves goes into action and joins a quest to seek out the blue rose that will restore her to health.Atmospheric lighting & sets combined with light hearted, occasionally silly humor make this more accessible to non-B movie fans while entertaining the die hards as well.