2 Movies Starring John Justin

The Thief of Bagdad

The Thief of Bagdad

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1940-12-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

106 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (8682 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Miles Malleson (screen play and dialogue)

Lajos Birè (scenario by)

Miklès Rèzsa (story)

Fullplot:

Prince Ahmad is the rightful King of Bagdad but he has been blinded and cast out as a beggar. Now a captive of the wicked Grand Vizier Jaffar he is cast into a dungeon where he meets Abu, the best thief in all Bagdad. Together they escape and set about a series of adventures that involve a Djinni in a bottle, a mechanical flying horse, an all-seeing magic jewel, a flying carpet and a beautiful princess.

Breaking the Sound Barrier

Breaking the Sound Barrier

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1952-12-21

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

109 min

IMDB Ratings:

(946 Reviews)

Director:

David Lean

Fullplot:

Tony successful fighter pilot during World War II marries into the family of a wealthy oil magnate who also designs airplanes. The movie traces the company's attempt to break the sound barrier, as well as tensions between father and daughter. Lots of footage of early 50s jet aviation in Great Britain as well as shots of the Comet airliner, world's first jet passenger plane.

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