Aladdin and the King of Thieves

About Aladdin and the King of Thieves

'Aladdin and the King of Thieves' is the third and final installment in Disney's 'Aladdin' animated film series, released on August 13, 1996. In this movie, Aladdin and his friends traverse through dangerous waters where they must encounter and deal with the Forty Thieves as Aladdin discovers his long-lost father is their leader.

Making / Production

The film is produced by Walt Disney Television Animation and released directly to video, bypassing a theatrical release. Disney Television Animation's then-prevalent practice was to make sequels to their popular films and 'Aladdin' was no exception. It was directed by Tad Stones and animated by Walt Disney Animation (Canada).

Actors

• Scott Weinger is the voice behind Aladdin, showcasing Aladdin's maturity in this film with a voice full of determination and hope.
• Robin Williams returns as the voice of the Genie, delivering his unique style of fast-paced comedy and emotional depth to the character.
• John Rhys-Davies voices Aladdin's father and the King of Thieves, Cassim, giving a poignant voice-over performance, hinting at the character's age, pain, and wisdom.
• Linda Larkin gives voice to Princess Jasmine, depicting the character’s strength and kindness.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the only film in the Aladdin franchise where Robin Williams voices Genie for the entire film.
• The film was initially intended to be the first in a second Aladdin animated series, but the series was ultimately shelved by Disney.
• The movie's portrayal of the Forty Thieves is based on the Arabic folk tale "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves".

Quotes

• "Made you look." - Genie
• "Waiting for something, Al?" - Jasmine
• "I must've sounded so foolish. All my hopes for the future were pinned on a illusion " - Aladdin

Music, Soundtrack

• "There's a Party Here in Agrabah" - Sung by the characters as they prepare for Aladdin and Jasmine's wedding.
• "Welcome to the Forty Thieves" - Sung by the Forty Thieves as they introduce the rules of their guild to Aladdin.
• "Father and Son" - Touching song during a montage of Aladdin and Cassim bonding, sung by Genie.
• "Out of Thin Air" - Final love ballad sung by Aladdin and Jasmine post wedding.

Please note, 'Aladdin and the King of Thieves' did not win any notable awards to showcase in this list.