1001 Nights
"Scheherazade's story will be told once again."
Originally released in 1990. 1001 Nights is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Philippe de Broca.
Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gérard Jugnot, and Thierry Lhermitte
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 11, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (60 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Club Investissement Média
- Cinémax
- Télémax
- Telepool
- Antenne 2
- RAI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1001 Nights about?
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 ...
Who directed 1001 Nights?
1001 Nights was directed by Philippe de Broca.
How long is 1001 Nights?
1001 Nights has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was 1001 Nights released?
1001 Nights was released on April 11, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 1001 Nights?
The main cast of 1001 Nights includes Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Stéphane Freiss, Vittorio Gassman.