Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1944)

In the wake of Hugalu Khan's ruthless Mongolian forces seizing the Arab caliphate of Bagdad, the young heir to the throne, Ali, narrowly escapes a grim fate. With the caliph, his father, betrayed and murdered by the traitorous Prince Cassim, Ali finds sanctuary in the mystical desert hideaway of the forty thieves - the secret cave of Sesame. Recognizing the imperial seal he bears, the thieves, led by their wise chief Baba, adopt the courageous boy, rechristening him as Ali Baba. Over the next decade, under the oppressive Mongol reign, Ali Baba and his adopted family of thieves become the sole beacon of resistance, their audacious exploits a thorn in the side of the tyrannical Khan. Their daring reaches new heights when they attempt to loot a caravan carrying Khan's betrothed - the beautiful Amara, daughter of the duplicitous Cassim, and unknowingly, a childhood friend of Ali. In a twist of fate, Ali is captured when Amara, disguised as her own handmaiden, deceives him into the clutches of the Mongolian guards. Back in Bagdad, Ali faces a public execution. The sight of his royal seal even fails to move the heart of Cassim. But the thieves are not done yet, they rescue Ali and kidnap Amara. As the drama unfolds, Amara's faithful servant, Jamiel, allies with Ali, proposing a daring plan to overthrow the Khan, even if it means endangering Cassim's life. As Ali grapples with his feelings for the princess and the weight of his destiny, he learns that the road to freedom is paved with deception and courage, love and betrayal. On the eve of Amara's forced wedding to Khan, Ali musters his wits and bravery for the ultimate gambit - the liberation of Bagdad. His story interweaves the threads of youthful courage, treacherous politics, and undying loyalty to home and heart, creating a rich tapestry of adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is an action movie featuring Maria Montez.

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