Alakazam the Great!

Plot

Originally released in Japan as Saiyu-ki, this animated feature film was purchased by American-International Productions, then retitled, re-edited and redubbed for American consumption. Alakazam is a timid little monkey, who has greatness thrust upon him when he is chosen to rule over all the animals on earth. Unfortunately, once Alakazam attains the crown, he also develops a swelled head. On the orders of King Amo, ruler of an island where all retired magicians reside, Alakazam is imprisoned and taught a lesson or two. The American version of Alakazam the Great was sold to theatres on the strength of its voice talent: Frankie Avalon (as Alakzam), Jonathan Winters, Dodie Stevens, Arnold Stang and Sterling Holloway. Among its Japanese writer/directors was Osamu Tesuka, the man responsible for Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Cast

• Frankie Avalon - Alakazam [English version]
• Dodie Stevens - De De [English version]
• Jonathan Winters - Sir Quigley Broken Bottom [English version]
• Arnold Stang - Lulipopo [English version]
• Sterling Holloway - Narrator [English version]

Connie Stevens - Didi [English version]

Credit

Osamu Tezuka - Director, Taiji Yabushita - Director, Daisaku Shirakawa - Director, Salvatore Billitteri - Editor, Les Baxter - Composer (Music Score), Komel Ishikawa - Cinematographer, Seigo Otsuka - Cinematographer, Kenji Sugiyama - Cinematographer, Kay Rose - Sound Editor, Osamu Tezuka - Screenwriter

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