The Thief of Bagdad

A quick-witted street thief who becomes Ahmad's ally. His clever schemes and bold actions push the plot forward, including freeing Ahmad and helping recover the All-Seeing Eye. He ultimately helps restore Ahmad to the throne and even steals a magic carpet to pursue adventure. His loyalty grows from self-interest to genuine friendship.

The Princess is Ahmad's love interest who becomes a pawn in Jaffar's schemes. She is captured and sold to a slave market after Jaffar's magic blinds Ahmad and turns Abu into a dog, and she falls into a deep sleep that Halima helps wake. She is eventually reunited with Ahmad as the rightful king regains power.

A powerful sorcerer and the chief antagonist who tricks Ahmad into exile and schemes to marry the Princess. He wields magic to bend people to his will and orchestrates peril through puppetry, automata, and strategic treachery. His plans culminate in a climactic confrontation with the rightful king.

The young king of Bagdad, naive and hopeful, who is betrayed by Jaffar and blinded. His love for the Princess helps drive the quest to restore his throne. He regains sight and power with the help of allies and the All-Seeing Eye, and ultimately reclaims his rule.

Jaffar's minion who tricks Ahmad into awakening the Princess, allowing Jaffar to seize control. She plays a key role in the manipulation and temporary success of the sorcerer’s plans. Her actions are pivotal to how the central love story unfolds.

The imprisoned genie freed by Abu, embittered by long captivity and initially bent on revenge. He becomes a powerful though unstable ally, granting wishes and influencing events through his volatile power. His presence amplifies the film's magical conflict.

The ruler of Basra who is entangled in Jaffar's schemes through a life-like automaton. He embraces the mechanical maiden until she turns against him, highlighting how authority can be misled by illusion and ambition. His role marks the political theater of the story.

A legendary monarch linked to the prophecy that Abu's appearance would spark revolt. His awakening coincides with the destruction of the All-Seeing Eye and the relief of ancient magic. He embodies the mythic weight of the world in the tale.