Thief of Damascus (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1952, Thief of Damascus is a fantasy, adventure and romance film directed by Will Jason, running about 78 minutes. “Aladdin! Sinbad! Ali Baba! Scheherezade!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man assembles a band of adventurers to take on an evil sultan.
Who’s in it. Thief of Damascus stars Paul Henreid as Abu Amdar, John Sutton as Khalid, Jeff Donnell as Sheherazade and Lon Chaney Jr. as Sinbad (as Lon Chaney), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Thief of Damascus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thief of Damascus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thief of Damascus tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thief of Damascus (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thief of Damascus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thief of Damascus worth watching?
- Thief of Damascus holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thief of Damascus?
- Thief of Damascus stars Paul Henreid, John Sutton, Jeff Donnell, Lon Chaney Jr. and Elena Verdugo.
- When was Thief of Damascus released?
- Thief of Damascus was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.