Prince of Thieves(1958)
賊王子
Prince of Thieves Synopsis
Middle Eastern folktale collection One Thousand and One Nights has been greatly treasured by Western storytellers who are fascinated by the fantastic world within. The exoticism conveyed in Western film adaptations greatly appealed to Cantonese opera and film writer Ma Si-tsang, who adapted The Thief of Bagdad (1924) into Cantonese opera The Prince of Thieves, set in an ancient empire influenced by both East and West. In 1958, director Luk Bong adapted the play into a film, turning the thief of the original film into a Robin Hood-esque hero who poses as a prince to compete for the princess' hand in marriage. Packed with a thrilling treasure hunt and a damsel-in-distress rescue as well as eye-catching special effects, Prince of Thieves is 100% a romantic swashbuckler.
Prince of Thieves (1958) is a fantasy and romance film directed by Luk Bong, released on January 1, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Ho Fei-Fan, Mui Yee, Lam Kau and Lee Bo-ying.
- Director:
- Luk Bong
- Writers:
- Tianzong Chen
- Producers:
- Cheung Wah
- Status:
- Released
Prince of Thieves Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Luk Bong, written by Tianzong Chen, produced by Cheung Wah.
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Prince of Thieves – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Prince of Thieves?
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The main cast of Prince of Thieves (1958) includes Ho Fei-Fan, Mui Yee, Lam Kau, Lee Bo-ying and Lee Ging-Fan. The film was directed by Luk Bong. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prince of Thieves released?
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Prince of Thieves was released on January 1, 1958 and runs for 1h 32m.