Arabian Adventure

Under the spell of the Caliph is a 1979 British fantasy-adventure arisen by Kevin Connor with Christopher Lee in the title role. Although the film is not based on any narrative template of Arabian Nights, tangent and he quotes many well-known oriental legends and traditions, including Sinbad and Alibaba and the 40 thieves.

Action

In a fictional Arab country, the metropolis Jadur in which Caliph Alquazar leads an iron regime is. One of his prisoners is actually the noble Prince Hassan, who also asks for the hand of Princess Zuleira. The Caliph proposes that the incarcerated before a deal: Hassan gets back his freedom if he procured Alquazar a mysterious magic rose. This is Alquazar wants to secure the sole power in Jadur. Hassan sets out to search - supported by a troop -witted soldier of fortune, the orphan boy Majeed and the devious minions Khasim.

The rose is tucked away in a lush jungle, protected by all sorts of traps, magic and creatures. But Hassan and his companions overcome all obstacles. Protect the help they receive it by Majeed, who has a magical diamonds, with which he can call the fairy Vahista that grants him three wishes. This Hassan gains possession of the rose. But then Khasim shows his true colors: he works for Alquazar and then steals the rose. At the last moment Majeed can retrieve the Rose

Hassan and his men return to Jadur because Alquazar has in the meantime also Zuleira hostage. The Hassan sends people against an army. High above Jadur provide both parties a battle with flying carpets. Hassan struggles to Alquazars hiding in a cave by. The caliph kills Hassan, which can be saved, however, by Majeeds diamonds. Majeed finally passes itself into the possession of the Rose and uses it against Alquazar, which then is defeated.

The terror has ended and Hassan married Zuleira.

Criticism

"Detail & exciting staged with some fascinating animated scenes. An entertaining family film without high expectations. "

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