The Thief and the Cobbler
"Long before Aladdin, ages before Ali Baba, came the hilarious adventure of a simple shoemaker who saved an enchanted kingdom, won the heart of a beautiful princess, and became the first Arabian Knight."
Originally released in 1993. The Thief and the Cobbler is a animation/family film. directed by Richard Williams. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vincent Price, Matthew Broderick, and Jennifer Beals
Synopsis
Princess Yum Yum falls in love with Tack and saves him from being executed. Later, when the protective orbs of the palace get stolen, Tacka and Yum Yum set out to find them and save the kingdom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (132 votes)
Budget
$28M
Production budget
Box Office
$669.3K
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Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Vincent Price
as Zigzag the Grand Vizier (voice)
Matthew Broderick
as Tack the Cobbler (voice)
Jennifer Beals
as Princess YumYum (voice)
Anthony Quayle
as King Nod (voice)
Joan Sims
as Nurse / Mad Old Holy Witch (voice)
Donald Pleasence
as Phido the Vulture (voice)
Jonathan Winters
as The Thief (voice)
Paul Matthews
as Mighty One-Eye (voice)
Miriam Margolyes
as Maiden from Mombassa (voice)
Eric Bogosian
as Phido the Vulture (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $28,000,000
- Revenue
- $669,276
Production Companies
- Allied Filmmakers
- Richard Williams Studio
- Calvert/Cossler Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Thief and the Cobbler about?
Princess Yum Yum falls in love with Tack and saves him from being executed. Later, when the protective orbs of the palace get stolen, Tacka and Yum Yum set out to find them and save the kingdom.
Who directed The Thief and the Cobbler?
The Thief and the Cobbler was directed by Richard Williams.
How long is The Thief and the Cobbler?
The Thief and the Cobbler has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Thief and the Cobbler released?
The Thief and the Cobbler was released on September 23, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Thief and the Cobbler?
The main cast of The Thief and the Cobbler includes Vincent Price, Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Beals, Anthony Quayle, Joan Sims.
Is The Thief and the Cobbler worth watching?
The Thief and the Cobbler has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 132 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.