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1001 Nights · 1990

1001 Nights (1990) is a Fantasy / Comedy / Adventure film directed by Philippe de Broca, starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte.

FantasyComedyAdventure

Overview

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.

Cast

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Stéphane Freiss, Vittorio Gassman, Roger Carel, Marc Dudicourt, Georges Montillier

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Frequently asked

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 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.

When was "1001 Nights" released?

1001 Nights was released in 1990.

Who stars in "1001 Nights"?

The cast includes Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Stéphane Freiss.