Arabian Nights movie poster

Arabian Nights

"Pier Paolo Pasolini unfolds the Sensual and Erotic tales of the fabled... 1001 Arabian Nights"

June 20, 1974 2h 11m 6.5/10 (218 votes)

Originally released in 1974. Arabian Nights is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, and Franco Merli

Synopsis

The final part of Pasolini's Trilogy of Life series is rich with exotic tales of slaves and kings, potions, betrayals, demons and, most of all, love and lovemaking in all its myriad forms. Mysterious and liberating, this is an exquisitely dreamlike and adult interpretation of the original folk tales.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 20, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 2h 11m 131 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (218 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Les Productions Artistes Associés
  • PEA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arabian Nights about?

The final part of Pasolini's Trilogy of Life series is rich with exotic tales of slaves and kings, potions, betrayals, demons and, most of all, love and lovemaking in all its myriad forms. Mysterio...

Who directed Arabian Nights?

Arabian Nights was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.

How long is Arabian Nights?

Arabian Nights has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).

When was Arabian Nights released?

Arabian Nights was released on June 20, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Arabian Nights?

The main cast of Arabian Nights includes Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Franco Merli, Tessa Bouché, Ines Pellegrini.

Is Arabian Nights worth watching?

Arabian Nights has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 218 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.