Alibaba And 40 Thieves

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  • NR
  • 1966
  • 2 hr 30 min
  • 6.7  (18)

Set in ancient Persia, "Alibaba And 40 Thieves" is an adventurous tale of a poor woodcutter named Alibaba, who accidentally discovers the secret treasure of a group of notorious bandits known as the 40 Thieves. The movie is a retelling of a well-known folk tale of the same name, with a classic Bollywood spin. Sanjeev Kumar plays the lead character, Alibaba, with a brilliant performance that brings the innocent and humble nature of the character to life. L. Vijayalakshmi portrays Marjina, the daring and courageous maid who becomes Alibaba's love interest and the key to defeating the thieves. David Abraham gives a memorable performance as the leader of the 40 Thieves, who is both feared and respected by his band of bandits.

The movie starts with the introduction of the band of bandits – the 40 Thieves - who are notorious for stealing from the rich and powerful. Their leader is feared by all, and no one dares to cross their path. One day, while gathering firewood in the forest, Alibaba overhears the secret password to the thieves' hideout. His curiosity gets the better of him, and he decides to investigate further.

Alibaba sneaks into the cave of the bandits and is astounded to find mountains of treasure beyond his wildest dreams. He decides to take a small portion of the treasure and hide it in his hut. However, he soon realizes that the 40 Thieves have discovered that someone has entered their hideout and that they will stop at nothing to find the intruder.

Meanwhile, Marjina, a servant girl at the palace, is secretly in love with Alibaba. She comes to know about Alibaba's discovery and decides to help him defeat the thieves, as she sees this as an opportunity to prove her love to Alibaba.

With Marjina's help and his quick wit, Alibaba manages to outsmart the bandits, and they flee empty-handed. Alibaba then becomes a wealthy man overnight and is able to live a comfortable life with Marjina, whom he marries.

"Alibaba And 40 Thieves" is an entertaining and engaging movie that takes the audience on a thrilling ride through foreign lands and exotic cultures. The movie's set pieces and costumes are beautifully designed, adding authenticity to the ancient Persian setting.

The director, Latif Faiziyev, skillfully handles the movie's pacing, keeping it exciting from start to finish. The movie's musical score, composed by Ravi Shankar, adds to the atmosphere, and the choreography of the dance sequences is exemplary.

Sanjeev Kumar's performance as Alibaba is one of the movie's highlights, and he displays great depth and emotion, taking the audience on a journey with his character as he learns to navigate newfound wealth and power.

L. Vijayalakshmi's portrayal of Marjina adds a strong female presence to the movie, and she is able to hold her own against the male characters with her confident and courageous performance.

David Abraham's performance as the leader of the 40 Thieves is also worth mentioning, as he brings a menacing quality to his character that makes him a formidable enemy to Alibaba.

Overall, "Alibaba And 40 Thieves" is an entertaining movie that will keep the audience engaged with its thrilling adventure and excellent performances.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1966
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    2 hr 30 min
  • Language
    Hindi
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (18)