Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1971 film)
A boy and 38 cats steal back treasure from Ali Baba.
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is a 1971 anime film produced by Toei Animation, based on the Arabian Nights tale. It was directed by Hiroshi Shidara and written by Morihisa Yamamoto, with Hayao Miyazaki contributing as Key Animator and Organizer, playing a decisive role in the film's structure, characters, and designs.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Shidara
- Released
- 18 July 1971
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Country
- Japan
- Language
- Japanese
Facts from the source article.
Plot
A little boy, descendant of the thieves' leader from the 1001 Nights, joins a mouse and 38 cats to form the forty thieves. Their goal is to reclaim treasure stolen by Ali Baba the 33rd, a nearly broke tyrant who found a magic lamp. The lamp's genie is ailurophobic and cannot work magic unless all cats are gone. The boy and his companions plan to free jailed cats, recover the treasures, and save the oppressed people.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1971 film) released?
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves was released on 18 July 1971.
How long is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1971 film)?
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves has a running time of 55 minutes.
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