Bagdad (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1949, Bagdad is an adventure film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 82 minutes. “The picture of 1001 pleasures! ...1001 adventures! ...1001 delights!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Arab sheik's daughter (Maureen O'Hara) avenges his death, blamed on Hassan (Paul Christian) and his Black Riders.
Who’s in it. Bagdad stars Maureen O'Hara as Princess Marjan, Paul Hubschmid as Hassan (as Paul Christian), Vincent Price as Pasha Ali Nadim and John Sutton as Raizul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Bagdad 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 Bagdad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bagdad 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 Bagdad (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bagdad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bagdad worth watching?
- Bagdad holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bagdad?
- Bagdad stars Maureen O'Hara, Paul Hubschmid, Vincent Price, John Sutton and Jeff Corey.
- When was Bagdad released?
- Bagdad was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.