The Thief and the Cobbler (1993): Cast & Box Office
The Thief and the Cobbler is a 1993 fantasy animated film directed by Richard Williams, starring Matthew Broderick as Tack the Cobbler (voice), Jonathan Winters and Donald Pleasence. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes and earned $669,276 worldwide on a $25 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $669.3K
- budget
- $25M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Richard Williams
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Allied Filmmakers
- Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Thief and the Cobbler About?
The premise of The Thief and the Cobbler without spoilers.
Set in a mythical golden city containing three prophetic golden balls, a humble cobbler named Tack unwittingly becomes the kingdom’s savior. When a nameless thief threatens the treasure, Tack’s simple skills and courage rescue the enchanted realm, win the princess’s love, and earn him the title of the first Arabian Knight.
The Thief and the Cobbler Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hand drawn animation
- traditional animation
- surrealism
- king
- baghdad
- cult film
- epic
- vizier
- grand vizier
- sorcerer
- evil sorcerer
- arabia
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- arabian nights
- cobbler the shoemaker
- vulture
- army
- palace
- art film
- chancellor
- polo game
- polo
- abstract
- abstract film
- invasion
- dungeon
- parade
- tower
- city
- witch
- brigand
- crocodile
- wedding
- star died before release
- star died during filming
- alternate version
- 2d animation
- singing
- dream
- nightmare
- heaven
- hell
- wicked
- witchcraft
- evil machine
- war machine
- singing girl
- politics
- singing duet
- heroism
- rose
The Thief and the Cobbler Cast & Characters
Matthew Broderick leads the cast as Tack the Cobbler (voice), with Jonathan Winters as The Thief (voice) and Donald Pleasence as Phido the Vulture (voice). Directed by Richard Williams; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Williams
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Matthew Broderick as Tack the Cobbler (voice) -
Jonathan Winters as The Thief (voice) -
Donald Pleasence as Phido the Vulture (voice) -
Vincent Price as Zigzag the Grand Vizier (voice)
Also Starring in The Thief and the Cobbler
· 21 more- Joss Ackland Brigand (voice)
- Toni Collette Nurse / Mad Holy Old Witch (voice)
- Miriam Margolyes Maiden from Mombassa (voice)
- Anthony Quayle King Nod (voice)
- Jennifer Beals Princess YumYum (voice)
- Eric Bogosian Phido the Vulture (voice)
- Joan Sims Nurse / Mad Old Holy Witch (voice)
- Rik Mayall Brigand (uncredited)
- Kenneth Williams Goblet / Tickle (voice)
- Clinton Sundberg Dying Soldier (voice)
- Mona Marshall Nurse / Mad Holy Old Witch (voice)
- Windsor Davies Roofless (voice)
- Bobbi Page Princess YumYum (voice)
- Paul Matthews Mighty One-Eye (voice)
- Thick Wilson Sergeant Hook (voice)
- Stanley Baxter Gofer / Slap (voice)
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- Sara Crowe Princess YumYum (voice)
- Kevin Dorsey Mighty One-Eye (voice)
- Ed E. Carroll The Thief (voice)
- Steve Lively Tack the Cobbler (voice)
- Christopher Greener Mighty One-Eye (voice)
More from Richard Williams
More films directed by Richard Williams: White Blood, Somethin’s Cookin’, Roger Rabbit Screen Test and Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure.
The Thief and the Cobbler Box Office & Budget
The Thief and the Cobbler grossed $669,276 worldwide on a $25 million budget.
Worldwide gross
$669.3K
- US & Canada
- $669.3K
- Budget
- $25M
The Thief and the Cobbler Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Thief and the Cobbler.
The Thief and the Cobbler Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Arabian Knight” and “The Princess and the Cobbler”.
- Also known as
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- Arabian Knight
- The Princess and the Cobbler
- The Thief and the Cobbler: A Moment in Time
- Il ladro e il ciabattino
- El zapatero mágico
- Die drei goldenen Kugeln von Bagdad
- Αραβικές Νύχτες
- El ladrón de Bagdad
- Der Dieb und der Schuster
- El Zapatero y La Princessa
- Вор и сапожник
- اللص والإسكافي
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- دزد و پینهدوز
- O Cavaleiro das Arábias
- Le voleur et le cordonnier
- Złodziej z Bagdadu
- O Κλέφτης Κι Ο Τσαγκάρης
- 小偷与鞋匠
- הגנב והסנדלר
- アラビアンナイト
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Movies Like The Thief and the Cobbler
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Thief Lord, The Thief of Bagdad and The Thief of Bagdad.
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The Thief Lord 2006 -
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The Thief of Bagdad 1924 -
The Thief of Baghdad 1978 -
The Knight & The Princess 2019 -
The King and the Mockingbird 1980 -
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1991 -
Thief of Damascus 1952 -
Arabian Adventure 1979 -
The Magic Carpet 1951 -
Aladdin and His Magic Lamp 1970 -
Cinderella and the Secret Prince 2019
The Thief and the Cobbler FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Thief and the Cobbler, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Thief and the Cobbler?
The Thief and the Cobbler runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was The Thief and the Cobbler released?
The Thief and the Cobbler was released on September 23, 1993.
Who directed The Thief and the Cobbler?
The Thief and the Cobbler was directed by Richard Williams.
More films by Richard Williams Who is in the cast of The Thief and the Cobbler?
The Thief and the Cobbler stars Matthew Broderick as Tack the Cobbler (voice), Jonathan Winters as The Thief (voice) and Donald Pleasence as Phido the Vulture (voice), among 25 credited actors.
How much did The Thief and the Cobbler make at the box office?
The Thief and the Cobbler grossed $669,276 worldwide on a budget of $25 million.
Does The Thief and the Cobbler have a post-credit scene?
No. The Thief and the Cobbler has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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