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Quick Info

Rating

7.5/10

Release1926

Runtime1h 6m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Comenius-Film GmbH

Movie

The Adventures of Prince Achmed

1926

1h 6m

7.5

Animation

Adventure

Fantasy

Romance

Synopsis

Taken from The Arabian Nights, a wicked sorcerer and the beautiful prince Achmed battle one against the other during a series of wondrous adventures.

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