The Thief and the Cobbler(1993)
“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.”
Overview
Princess Yum Yum falls in love with Tack and saves him from being executed. Later, when the protective orbs of the palace get stolen, Tack and Yum Yum set out to find them and save the kingdom.
Director
Richard Williams
Studio
Allied Filmmakers
Budget
$28M
Revenue
$669K
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)
Toni Collette
as Nurse / Mad Holy Old Witch (voice)
Joss Ackland
as Brigand (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 12m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$28M
Box Office
$669K
Production Companies
Allied Filmmakers • Richard Williams Studio • Calvert/Cossler Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Thief and the Cobbler?▼
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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, Tack 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 and released in 1993. It is a animation, family, fantasy, romance film.
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).
Who stars in The Thief and the Cobbler?▼
The cast of The Thief and the Cobbler includes 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) and more.
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