The Golden Blade (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1953, The Golden Blade is an adventure film directed by Nathan H. Juran, running about 81 minutes. “His Blade Of Gold... A Legend In Battle! Her Kiss Of Surrender... The Prize Of Victory!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Basra merchant Harun Al-Rashid avenges his father's murder in this adventure set in ancient Bagdad and inspired from the Arabic fairy tales of One Thousand and One Nights.
Who’s in it. The Golden Blade stars Rock Hudson as Harun, Piper Laurie as Khairuzan, Gene Evans as Captain Hadi and George Macready as Jafar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Golden Blade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Blade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Blade tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Blade (1953)?
- In US, The Golden Blade is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Golden Blade worth watching?
- The Golden Blade holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Blade?
- The Golden Blade stars Rock Hudson, Piper Laurie, Gene Evans, George Macready and Kathleen Hughes.
- When was The Golden Blade released?
- The Golden Blade was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.