1001 Nights
“Scheherazade's story will be told once again.”
Sheherazade has been married to a ruler who wants many wives, but only one at a time. Consequently, as soon as he has bedded them, he has them put to death. In most retellings, the girl staves off this unfortunate conclusion by putting off the connubial event for a thousand and one nights, telling irresistible stories instead. In this one, she gets hold of a magic lamp.
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About 1001 Nights
1001 Nights is a 1990 French-language fantasy, comedy and adventure film directed by Philippe de Broca. The cast is led by Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 5.1/10 across 100 ratings.
1001 Nights was produced by Club Investissement Média, Cinémax, and Télémax and made in Germany and France. It was released on April 11, 1990, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Philippe de Broca
- Writers
- Jérôme Tonnerre, Philippe de Broca
- Release date
- April 11, 1990
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, France
- Production
- Club Investissement Média, Cinémax, Télémax
1001 Nights cast & crew
1001 Nights was directed by Philippe de Broca and written by Jérôme Tonnerre and Philippe de Broca.
The cast features Catherine Zeta-Jones as Sheherazade, Gérard Jugnot as Jimmy Genious, Thierry Lhermitte as The King, Stéphane Freiss as Aladin, Vittorio Gassman as Sinbad, and Roger Carel as The Great Vizier.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gabriel Yared, cinematography is by Jean Tournier, and it was produced by André Djaoui and Sarim Fassi-Fihri.
Is 1001 Nights worth watching?
1001 Nights holds an audience score of 5.1/10 from 64 ratings, a more divisive fantasy films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, comedy, and adventure, 1001 Nights is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of 1001 Nights
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Sheherazade
Gérard Jugnot
Jimmy Genious
Thierry Lhermitte
The King
Stéphane Freiss
Aladin
Vittorio Gassman
Sinbad
Roger Carel
The Great Vizier
Marc Dudicourt
Georges Montillier
Alfredo Pea
Eric Métayer
Florence Pelly
Raymond Aquilon
1001 Nights — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 1001 Nights in United States?
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▸What language is 1001 Nights in?
1001 Nights is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 1001 Nights?
1001 Nights runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is 1001 Nights rated?
1001 Nights is rated PG. It holds a 5.1/10 audience score from 64 ratings.
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