Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Али-Баба и 40 разбойников
Synopsis
A cult Soviet musical based on Ali Baba story with spoken-word interludes stylized as Persian poetry.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oleg Ryabokon
- Screenplay & Story
- Venyamin Smekhov
- Original Score
- Viktor Berkovskiy, Sergey Nikitin
- Original Title
- Али-Баба и 40 разбойников
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oleg Ryabokon
Venyamin Smekhov
Viktor Berkovskiy, Sergey Nikitin
Department Leadership Roster
Larisa Lukonina
Production Design
Oleg Ryabokon
Director
Venyamin Smekhov
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
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What is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves about?
A cult Soviet musical based on Ali Baba story with spoken-word interludes stylized as Persian poetry.
Who directed Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves was directed by Oleg Ryabokon.
Who stars in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?
The principal cast of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves includes Oleg Tabakov, Tatyana Nikitina, Sergei Yursky, Natalya Tenyakova, Venyamin Smekhov.
When was Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves released and how long is it?
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves was composed by Viktor Berkovskiy, Sergey Nikitin.