1001 Arabian Nights
"1001 wonderful sounds and sights"
Originally released in 1959. 1001 Arabian Nights is a animation/fantasy film. directed by Jack Kinney. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jim Backus, Kathryn Grant, and Dwayne Hickman
Synopsis
In this animated retelling of the classic tale, Abdul Aziz Magoo -- an ancestor of Mr. Magoo -- is the lamp-selling uncle of Aladdin. Tired of his nephew's laziness, Abdul insists that Aladdin find a wife. To his uncle's surprise, Aladdin falls in love with the beautiful Princess Yasminda. Before he can make his move, however, Aladdin is whisked away by the evil Wazir on a quest to find a magic lamp that will grant its owner unlimited power in the form of three magic wishes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jim Backus
as Uncle Abdul Azziz Magoo (voice)
Kathryn Grant
as Princess Yasminda (voice)
Dwayne Hickman
as Aladdin (voice)
Hans Conried
as The Wicked Wazir (voice)
Herschel Bernardi
as The Jinni of the Lamp (voice)
Alan Reed
as The Sultan (voice)
Daws Butler
as Omar the Rugmaker / The Royal Accountant / Heralds (voice)
The Clark Sisters
as The Three Little Maids from Damascus (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- United Productions of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1001 Arabian Nights about?
In this animated retelling of the classic tale, Abdul Aziz Magoo -- an ancestor of Mr. Magoo -- is the lamp-selling uncle of Aladdin. Tired of his nephew's laziness, Abdul insists that Aladdin find...
Who directed 1001 Arabian Nights?
1001 Arabian Nights was directed by Jack Kinney.
How long is 1001 Arabian Nights?
1001 Arabian Nights has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was 1001 Arabian Nights released?
1001 Arabian Nights was released on December 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 1001 Arabian Nights?
The main cast of 1001 Arabian Nights includes Jim Backus, Kathryn Grant, Dwayne Hickman, Hans Conried, Herschel Bernardi.