Arabian Nights
When Night Falls, the Adventure Begins!
2000 · 1 season · 2 eps · ★ 6.8 · Sci-Fi & Fantasy , Action & Adventure , Family
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Targeted for assassination by his first wife and his evil brother, a young sultan must marry by the next full moon or he will lose his kingdom. His uncertainty over his newfound bride causes her to stall the sultan with a series of fantastic stories to ease the tension and stall her impending execution.
Created by Peter Barnes
Networks: ABC, BBC One
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Mili Avital Scheherezade -
Alan Bates Storyteller -
James Frain Schahzenan / Harun -
Rufus Sewell Ali Baba -
Tchéky Karyo Black Coda -
Dougray Scott Sultan Shahryar -
Jason Scott Lee Aladdin -
Vanessa-Mae Princess Zobeide -
John Leguizamo Genie of the Lamp / Genie of the Ring -
Jim Carter Ja'Far -
Hugh Quarshie Mustappa -
Amira Casar Morgiana
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