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.
The Thief and the Cobbler 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, Tack and Yum Yum set out to find them and save the kingdom.
The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) is a animation, family, fantasy, romance and adventure film directed by Richard Williams, released on September 23, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Vincent Price, Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Beals and Anthony Quayle. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 145 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Williams
- Writers:
- Richard Williams, Margaret French
- Producers:
- Richard Williams, Imogen Sutton, Fred Calvert
- Cinematographer:
- John Leatherbarrow
- Composer:
- Robert Folk
- Production:
- Allied Filmmakers, Richard Williams Studio, Calvert/Cossler Productions
- Budget:
- $28,000,000
- Revenue:
- $669,276
- Status:
- Released
The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) Trailer
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The Thief and the Cobbler Cast & Crew
Main 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
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)
Key crew
Directed by Richard Williams, written by Richard Williams and Margaret French, produced by Richard Williams, Imogen Sutton and Fred Calvert.
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The Thief and the Cobbler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 145 ratings.
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The Thief and the Cobbler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Thief and the Cobbler online?
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The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Thief and the Cobbler?
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The main cast of The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) includes Vincent Price, Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Beals, Anthony Quayle and Joan Sims. The film was directed by Richard Williams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Thief and the Cobbler released?
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The Thief and the Cobbler was released on September 23, 1993 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Thief and the Cobbler worth watching?
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The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 145 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Thief and the Cobbler?
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