DRAMA . 1953 . 1h 22m . 6.0/10

The Veils of Bagdad_

"For gold ! For glory ! For wild pagan lips !"

Antar is sent by Suleiman, head of the Ottoman Empire, to Bagdad to prevent Hammam, Pasha of Bagdad, from purchasing the services of local leader Mustapha to unite the hill tribes and overthrow the emperor. The intrigue mounts as Antar falls in love with dancer Selima, who tries to avenge her father's death against Hammam's right-hand-man Kasseim, whose wife Rosanna has fallen in love with Antar!

Starring Victor Mature, Mari Blanchard, Virginia Field
6.0/10
Rating
1h 22m
Runtime
1953
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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For gold ! For glory ! For wild pagan lips !

Antar is sent by Suleiman, head of the Ottoman Empire, to Bagdad to prevent Hammam, Pasha of Bagdad, from purchasing the services of local leader Mustapha to unite the hill tribes and overthrow the emperor. The intrigue mounts as Antar falls in love with dancer Selima, who tries to avenge her father's death against Hammam's right-hand-man Kasseim, whose wife Rosanna has fallen in love with Antar!

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Cast
Victor Mature stars as Antar in The Veils of Bagdad.
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Year context
The Veils of Bagdad was released 73 years ago in 1953.
Overview
Antar is sent by Suleiman, head of the Ottoman Empire, to Bagdad to prevent Hammam, Pasha of Bagdad, from purchasing the services of local leader Mustapha to...
The Veils of Bagdad is a Drama, Action, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 22m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
82 min (1h 22m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (3 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Veils of Bagdad about?
Antar is sent by Suleiman, head of the Ottoman Empire, to Bagdad to prevent Hammam, Pasha of Bagdad, from purchasing the services of local leader Mustapha to unite the hill tribes and overthrow the emperor. The intrigue mounts as Antar falls in love with dancer Selima, who tries to avenge her father's death against Hammam's right-hand-man Kasseim, whose wife Rosanna has fallen in love with Antar!
How long is The Veils of Bagdad?
The Veils of Bagdad has a runtime of 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Who stars in The Veils of Bagdad?
The cast of The Veils of Bagdad includes Victor Mature, Mari Blanchard, Virginia Field, Guy Rolfe, James Arness.
What is the rating of The Veils of Bagdad?
The Veils of Bagdad has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Action Adventure
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