Captain Sindbad facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Captain Sindbad |
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| Directed by | Byron Haskin |
| Produced by | Frank King Herman King |
| Written by | Samuel B. West Harry Relis |
| Starring | Guy Williams Heidi Brühl Pedro Armendáriz Abraham Sofaer Henry Brandon |
| Music by | Michel Michelet |
| Cinematography | Günther Senftleben Eugen Schüfftan |
| Editing by | Robert Swink |
| Studio | King Brothers Productions |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date(s) | June 19, 1963 |
| Running time | 85 min. |
| Country | United States West Germany |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $2,500,000 (US/ Canada) |
Captain Sindbad is an exciting fantasy and adventure film from 1963. It was made by Frank and Herman King, known as King Brothers Productions. The movie was directed by Byron Haskin and stars Guy Williams and Heidi Brühl. It was filmed in Germany at the Bavaria Film studios and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
The Story of Captain Sindbad
This film tells the thrilling tale of Captain Sindbad. He is a brave hero who must save his kingdom. The story is full of magic, battles, and amazing creatures.
An Evil Ruler and a Brave Princess
The peaceful land of Baristan is ruled by the wicked El Kerim. He wants to stop Sindbad from marrying Princess Jana. Sindbad is on his way home from a long sea journey. Princess Jana asks the magician Galgo for help. He turns her into a magical Firebird. She flies off to warn Sindbad about El Kerim's trap.
A Dangerous Journey for Sindbad
The Firebird reaches Sindbad's ship. But before she can warn him, El Kerim sends his guards. They are transformed into giant human falcons. These huge birds sink Sindbad's ship with big rocks. Sindbad and some of his crew survive. They make their way to shore carefully.
Galgo's Magic and Sindbad's Capture
Meanwhile, Galgo tries to steal El Kerim's magic ring. He stretches his arm a very long distance. But El Kerim wakes up and burns Galgo's hand. Sindbad tries to sneak into the city. He pretends to be a small-time thief. But El Kerim sees through his disguise. He orders Sindbad to be put to death.
The Invisible Monster and a Daring Escape
Sindbad breaks free and tries to defeat El Kerim. He stabs him with a sword, but El Kerim cannot be killed! The evil ruler orders Sindbad to fight "The Thing" the next day. This is a scary, giant invisible creature. During the fight, The Thing accidentally starts a big fire. This causes everyone to panic and run away. Sindbad uses this confusion to escape the arena.
The Secret of El Kerim's Heart
Sindbad finds Galgo again. He finally convinces the magician to share El Kerim's secret. The evil ruler removed his own heart! It is now kept safe in a faraway bell tower. Powerful magical forces guard it. El Kerim demands that Princess Jana marry him. When she refuses, he orders her to be executed. This will happen when Sindbad is caught again.
Facing Horrors to Reach the Tower
Sindbad and his men must cross a terrifying swamp. They face many dangers on their way to the tower. They encounter flesh-eating plants and huge ancient crocodiles. They also see bubbling lava pits and deadly whirlpools. Many of Sindbad's men are lost. Finally, they reach the tower. There, they defeat a massive ogre with many dragon heads.
The Final Battle for Baristan
Sindbad climbs the tower's giant bell rope. He uses a hook to help him. At the top, he finds El Kerim's beating heart. It is inside a crystal. A giant hand protects the heart. It chases Sindbad. He throws his hook at the crystal, breaking it. This causes El Kerim to have a heart attack. El Kerim quickly flies to the tower in his winged chariot. He wants to protect his heart.
Sindbad is about to destroy the heart when El Kerim arrives. A fierce sword fight begins between them. Galgo bravely steals the heart. He throws it over the side of the tower. It explodes as it falls! El Kerim dies and falls from the tower. The kingdom is saved! Later, everyone celebrates the wedding of Captain Sindbad and Princess Jana.
Meet the Cast
- Guy Williams as Captain Sindbad
- Heidi Brühl as Princess Jana
- Pedro Armendáriz as El Kerim
- Abraham Sofaer as Galgo
- Bernie Hamilton as Quinius
- Helmuth Schneider as Bendar
- Margaret Jahnen as Lady-in-Waiting
- Rolf Wanka as The King
- Walter Barnes as Rolf
- James Dobson as Iffritch
- Maurice Mausac as Ahmed
- Henry Brandon as Colonel Kabar
- John Crawford as Aram
- Geoffrey Toone as Mohar
- Lawrence Montaigne as Jafar
Comic Book Adventures
- Gold Key: Captain Sindbad (September 1963)
Images for kids
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El Kerim uses magic for evil: pleasure, self-protection, and self-aggrandizement
