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The Thief and the Cobbler

The least likely of heroes in the most unlikely adventure.

1993 · G · 1h 12m

Directed by Richard Williams

7.2

TMDB audience score
150 votes, out of 10

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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.

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Cast

  • Vincent Price
    Zigzag the Grand Vizier (voice)

  • Matthew Broderick
    Tack the Cobbler (voice)

  • Jennifer Beals
    Princess YumYum (voice)

  • Anthony Quayle
    King Nod (voice)

  • Joan Sims
    Nurse / Mad Old Holy Witch (voice)

  • Donald Pleasence
    Phido the Vulture (voice)

  • Jonathan Winters
    The Thief (voice)

  • Paul Matthews
    Mighty One-Eye (voice)

  • Miriam Margolyes
    Maiden from Mombassa (voice)

  • Eric Bogosian
    Phido the Vulture (voice)

  • Toni Collette
    Nurse / Mad Holy Old Witch (voice)

  • Joss Ackland
    Brigand (voice)

  • Clinton Sundberg
    Dying Soldier (voice)

  • Kenneth Williams
    Goblet / Tickle (voice)

  • Stanley Baxter
    Gofer / Slap (voice)

  • Rik Mayall
    Brigand (uncredited)

  • Steve Lively
    Tack the Cobbler (voice)

  • Bobbi Page
    Princess YumYum (voice)