Arabian Nights(1974)
Il fiore delle Mille e una notte
Pier Paolo Pasolini unfolds the Sensual and Erotic tales of the fabled... 1001 Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights 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.
Arabian Nights (1974) is a adventure and fantasy film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, released on June 20, 1974 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Franco Merli and Tessa Bouché. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 232 ratings.
- Director:
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Writers:
- Pier Paolo Pasolini, Dacia Maraini
- Producers:
- Alberto Grimaldi
- Cinematographer:
- Giuseppe Ruzzolini
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
- Status:
- Released
Arabian Nights (1974) Trailer
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Arabian Nights Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ninetto Davoli
as Aziz
Franco Citti
as The Demon
Franco Merli
as Nur Ed Din
Tessa Bouché
as Aziza
Ines Pellegrini
as Zumurrud
Margareth Clémenti
as Aziz's Mother
Luigina Rocchi
as Budur
- Alberto Argentino
Alberto Argentino
as Prince Shahzmah
- Francesco Paolo Governale
Francesco Paolo Governale
as Prince Tagi
Salvatore Sapienza
as Prince Yunan
- Zeudi Biasolo
Zeudi Biasolo
as Zeudi
Barbara Grandi
as Ragazza Trattenuta dal Demone
Key crew
Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, written by Pier Paolo Pasolini and Dacia Maraini, produced by Alberto Grimaldi.
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Arabian Nights Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 232 ratings.
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Arabian Nights – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Arabian Nights online?
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Arabian Nights (1974) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Arabian Nights?
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The main cast of Arabian Nights (1974) includes Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Franco Merli, Tessa Bouché and Ines Pellegrini. The film was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Arabian Nights released?
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Arabian Nights was released on June 20, 1974 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Arabian Nights worth watching?
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Arabian Nights (1974) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 232 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Arabian Nights?
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