Aladdin and His Magic Lamp (1970 film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aladdin and His Magic Lamp |
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| Directed by | Jean Image |
| Written by | France Image Jean Image |
| Starring | Gaston Guez Henri Virlojeux Claire Guibert René Hiéronimus Lucie Dolène Fred Pasquali Georges Atlas Richard Francoeur Michel Gudin Paul Guez Jean-Pierre Leroux Lita Recio |
| Music by | Fred Freed |
| Cinematography | Per Olaf Csongova |
| Studio | Films Jean Image |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 28 January 1970 (France) 1 July 1975 (U.S.) |
| Running time | 71 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Aladdin and His Magic Lamp (French: Aladin et la Lampe Merveilleuse) is a fun animated movie from France. It was released in 1970. The film was directed by Jean Image. It tells a story based on the famous Arabian Nights tale of Aladdin. This movie was very popular with kids when it first came out.
Making the Movie
The film was created by Jean Image and his team. About fifty artists worked on it. They made the movie in 1969, from April to November. Even with a quick schedule, the film was a success.
Release in the United States
Paramount Pictures helped bring Aladdin and His Magic Lamp to the United States. They released it on July 1, 1975. It was shown as part of their "Family Matinee" program in cinemas. This was the second and last movie by Jean Image to be released in the U.S.
Meet the Voice Cast
Many talented actors gave voices to the characters in Aladdin and His Magic Lamp. Here are some of the main voice actors:
- Jean-Pierre Leroux voiced Aladdin as an adult.
- Henri Virlojeux played the African magician.
- Claire Guibert was the voice of Aladdin's mother.
- René Hiéronimus voiced Hou-hou.
- Lucie Dolène was the voice of the princess.
- Fred Pasquali played several roles, including the genie of the ring, the master of darkness, and the grand vizier.
- Georges Atlas was the voice of the genie of the lamp.
- Richard Francoeur voiced the sultan.
- Michel Gudin was the narrator.
- Paul Guez voiced Aladdin when he was a child.
- Lita Recio played Can-Can.
