This film begins in a kingdom known as Baristan where a beautiful woman named "Princess Jana" (Heidi Bruhl) is anxiously awaiting the return of "Captain Sindbad" (Guy Williams) from a long voyage upon the sea. However, an evil tyrant by the name of "El-Karim" (Pedro Armendariz) has recently seized power and wants Princess Jana all for himself. To that extent, he has his magician "Galgo" (Abraham Sofaer) cast a magic spell which unleashes monstrous birds upon Sindbad's galley resulting in its sinking. Fortunately, Sindbad survives and after discovering what has happened in Baristan resolves to go to the palace there and kill El-Karim in order to end his cruel reign. But what he doesn't know is that El-Karim is much more formidable that he could possibly realize. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that what follows is an entertaining story which features excellent costumes and sets along with a couple of splendid dance routines mixed in as well. That being said, I found this to be a decent fantasy film for the most part and have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.
Review of Captain Sindbad
