Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 55 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 8, 1971
- Season
- Summer 1971
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Hiroshi Shidara
- Music
- Seiichirou Uno
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
Tags & Tropes
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Synopsis
A film produced for Toei's 20th anniversary. A boy who is the descendant of the leader of the theives who met a grisly fate in the 1001 Nights bands together with 38 cats and a mouse to get back his rightful treasure from Ali Baba XXXIII, the descendent of Ali Baba who now rules the kingdom with an iron fist. This is a reversal of the good guy/bad guy roles in the original story! (perhaps not surprising for being a film in which Hayao Miyazaki was involved) This film is one of the most rollicking and action-packed films made by Toei, and is in an outrageously cartoonish style breaking with the Toei mold. It has a spectacular lineup of animators including Yasuji Mori, Akira Daikubara, Hayao Miyazaki, Yoichi Kotabe and Reiko Okuyama. The original story about Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves itself is recounted at one point in the film in an unexpected and interesting way using shadow-puppets. (Source: pelleas.net)
Should you watch Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?
Only if you enjoy action and fantasy, especially stories with animals.
Reception is lukewarm: 53/100 on AniList, with 18% of 318 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
About 7.9% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
As a 55-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Hiroshi Shidara
- Music
- Seiichirou Uno
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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves FAQ
How long is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves runs 55 minutes (55 minutes).
Is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves finished?
Yes. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves has finished airing — the final episode aired July 8, 1971.
Is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves based on a manga?
No. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.