Alakazam the Great! (1961)
- Starring:
- Frankie Avalon, Dodie Stevens, (more)
- Director(s):
- Daisaku Shirakawa, Osamu Tezuka, (more)
Synopsis of Alakazam the Great!
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
Complete Cast of Alakazam the Great!
- Frankie Avalon - Alakazam [English version]
- Jonathan Winters - Sir Quigley Broken Bottom [English version]
- Sterling Holloway - Narrator [English version]
- Dodie Stevens - De De [English version]
- Arnold Stang - Lulipopo [English version]
- Connie Stevens - Didi [English version]
- Director(s):
- Osamu Tezuka, Taiji Yabushita, Daisaku Shirakawa
- Writer(s):
- Osamu Tezuka
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