The Thief of Bagdad
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DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp
A breezy, brightly coloured cartoon caper full of slapstick chases, silly wishes and a warm-hearted genie, easy to enjoy with kids.
About 1990 American animated adventure film
Genres fantasy, adventure, family
Directed by Bob Hathcock
Written by Alan Burnett
Music David Newman
Runtime 74 min
Country United States, France
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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