The Wonderful Adventures of Simbad the 1962 anime film
The Marvelous Adventures of Simbad is a 1962 anime film based on the story of Sinbad the Sailor, taken from the book One Thousand and One Nights. Directed by Taiji Yabushita and Yoshio Kuroda, the film is the fifth produced by Toei Dōga.
The plot follows the adventures of the young sailor Simbad and his assistant Ali, who find the map of a fabulous treasure and embark on a long journey to find it. Convincing the ship's captain to change course in search of the treasure, they will face numerous obstacles along the way.
The film features animation, action, adventure and fantasy, with a running time of 81 minutes and an aspect ratio of 2,35:1. The original Japanese voice actors include Hideo Kinoshita, Junpei Takiguchi, Mahito Tsujimura, and Kyōko Satomi. In Italy, the film was released in cinemas in 1964 with the title "Simbad the sailor".
The wonderful adventures of Simbad received moderate success both in Japan and in Italy, so much so that it is recognized as a classic of the anime genre. The film is also known by the title “Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sindbad”.
The Wonderful Adventures of Simbad is a 1962 animated film directed by Taiji Yabushita and Yoshio Kuroda. The film is based on the story of Sindbad the Sailor, included in the book One Thousand and One Nights and produced by Toei Dōga.
The plot of the film tells the adventures of a young sailor named Simbad and his assistant Ali, who find the map of a fabulous treasure and decide to embark on a dangerous adventure to look for it. After convincing the ship's captain to change course and help them on their quest, they face numerous obstacles and dangers along the way.
The film was produced by Toei Dōga, directed by Taiji Yabushita and Yoshio Kuroda. The screenplay was written by Osamu Tezuka and Morio Kita, while the music was composed by Isao Tomita and Masao Yoneyama. The character design was created by Yasuo Ōtsuka and the animators were Sanae Yamamoto.
The film was released in Japan on July 21, 1962 and was also distributed in Italy, where it received the title "Simbad the Sailor". The Italian dubbing was handled by Filmar Compagnia Cinematografica. The film was released in cinemas in 1964 and quickly became a classic of Japanese animated cinema.
“The Marvelous Adventures of Simbad” achieved great success with audiences and critics, becoming one of the most loved and appreciated animated films in the world. The gripping story, well-developed characters and high-quality animation have made this film a timeless masterpiece.
In conclusion, “The Marvelous Adventures of Simbad” is an animated film that has left an indelible mark in the history of cinema, thrilling generations of spectators with its captivating adventures and timeless magic. A work that deserves to be remembered and appreciated forever.
Title: The Wonderful Adventures of Simbad
Original title: Arabian naito: Shindobaddo no bōken
Original language: Japanese
Country of production: Japan
Year: 1962
Duration: 81 minutes
Director: Taiji Yabushita, Yoshio Kuroda
Author: Osamu Tezuka, Morio Kita
Production studio: Toei Dōga
Number of episodes: film
TV Network: Not applicable
Release date: July 21, 1962
Genre: animation, action, adventure, fantasy
Producer: Hiroshi Ōkawa
Distribution in Italian: Filmar Compagnia Cinematografica
Music: Isao Tomita, Masao Yoneyama
Character design: Yasuo Ōtsuka
Animators: Sanae Yamamoto
Original voice actors: Hideo Kinoshita, Junpei Takiguchi, Mahito Tsujimura, Kyōko Satomi, Kinshirō Iwao, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, Hisao Dazai, Noriko Shindō, Kiyoshi Kawakubo, Ichirō Nagai
Italian voice actors: Sergio Tedesco, Rita Savagnone, Isa Di Marzio, Giorgio Capecchi, Lauro Gazzolo, Luigi Pavese, Vinicio Sofia, Oreste Lionello, Bruno Persa
The film The Wonderful Adventures of Simbad is the fifth anime film produced by Toei Dōga, based on the story of Sindbad the sailor included in the book One Thousand and One Nights. The young sailor Simbad and his assistant Ali find a map of a fabulous treasure and embark on a long and dangerous journey to find it, facing many obstacles along the way. The film was released in Japan on 21 July 1962 and was also distributed in Italy, also known by the title Simbad the sailor.
