Arabian Adventure (1979)

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One of my very favourite genres is classic fantasy, warriors, wizards aIn a land of shimmering palaces and perilous magic, the ruthless Caliph Alquazar rules with an iron fist, his heart set on obtaining the legendary Rose of Elil—a mystical flower said to grant unimaginable power. But the rose is no easy prize, and only the bravest soul can claim it.

Enter Prince Hasan, a noble warrior determined to win the hand of Princess Zuleira. To do so, he must embark on a treacherous quest to retrieve the enchanted rose. Alongside his unlikely companion, Majeed—a clever young boy armed with a magical sapphire—Hasan faces a gauntlet of dangers: fire-breathing monsters, deadly swamps, and the sinister forces of Alquazar himself.

With the aid of a flying carpet and the wisdom of those who dare to defy the Caliph’s tyranny, Hasan must prove his courage and outwit the dark sorcery that threatens to consume the land. But as the final battle looms, he realizes that true strength lies not just in wielding magic, but in the heart of those who fight for justice.

The Caliph is played by one of the most talented actors ever, the late Christoper Lee, and introduced the beautiful Emma Samms...