The Prince Who Was a Thief (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1951, The Prince Who Was a Thief is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 89 minutes. “Exciting as an Arabian Night's Adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Arabian prince, kidnapped at birth and raised as a thief, plots to regain his throne from his evil uncle in this colorful costume adventure.
Who’s in it. The Prince Who Was a Thief stars Tony Curtis as Julna, Piper Laurie as Tina, Everett Sloane as Yussef and Jeff Corey as Emir Mokar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Prince Who Was a Thief has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prince Who Was a Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prince Who Was a Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prince Who Was a Thief (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Prince Who Was a Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Prince Who Was a Thief worth watching?
- The Prince Who Was a Thief holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prince Who Was a Thief?
- The Prince Who Was a Thief stars Tony Curtis, Piper Laurie, Everett Sloane, Jeff Corey and Peggie Castle.
- When was The Prince Who Was a Thief released?
- The Prince Who Was a Thief was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.