The Prince Who Was a Thief
1951, English. Directed by Rudolph Maté.
Exciting as an Arabian Night's Adventure!
An Arabian prince, kidnapped at birth and raised as a thief, plots to regain his throne from his evil uncle in this colorful costume adventure.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 17 May 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Theodore Dreiser, Aeneas MacKenzie, Gerald Drayson Adams
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What The Prince Who Was a Thief is based on
The Prince Who Was a Thief is based on A Prince Who Was a Thief (1927) by Theodore Dreiser.
1927
A Prince Who Was a Thief
By Theodore Dreiser
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The Prince Who Was a Thief: quick answers
Is The Prince Who Was a Thief worth watching?
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How long is The Prince Who Was a Thief?
The Prince Who Was a Thief runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Prince Who Was a Thief have a post-credits scene?
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The Prince Who Was a Thief parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Prince Who Was a Thief is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Prince Who Was a Thief on?
The Prince Who Was a Thief isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 May 1951. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Prince Who Was a Thief?
If you liked The Prince Who Was a Thief, try The Thief of Bagdad, The Prisoner of Zenda, The Thief of Bagdad.
Who directed The Prince Who Was a Thief?
The Prince Who Was a Thief (1951) was directed by Rudolph Maté and stars Tony Curtis, Piper Laurie, Everett Sloane.
What is The Prince Who Was a Thief based on?
The Prince Who Was a Thief is based on A Prince Who Was a Thief (1927) by Theodore Dreiser.