Kazaam

1996 film by Paul Michael Glaser
Movie film Q3137753
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Kazaam is a movie that blends comedy and fantasy genres. Released in 1996, the film centers on a supernatural premise while incorporating humorous elements throughout its narrative.

The story follows a genie who interacts with human characters, delivering both comedic and fantastical moments. Its dual classification as a comedy film and fantasy film defines its tone and thematic approach.

Kazaam

Summary

Kazaam is a film[1]. Kazaam ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,507 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Kazaam's instance of is recorded as film[3].
  • Kazaam was directed by Paul Michael Glaser[4].
  • Paul Michael Glaser wrote the screenplay for Kazaam[5].
  • Kazaam's composer is recorded as Christopher Tyng[6].
  • Kazaam's genre is comedy film[7].
  • Kazaam's genre is fantasy film[8].
  • A cast member of Kazaam was Shaquille O'Neal[9].
  • A cast member of Kazaam was Francis Capra[10].
  • A cast member of Kazaam was Ally Walker[11].
  • A cast member of Kazaam was James Acheson[12].
  • A cast member of Kazaam was Da Brat[13].
  • A cast member of Kazaam was Efren Ramirez[14].
  • A cast member of Kazaam was Marshall Manesh[15].
  • A cast member of Kazaam was Wade Robson[16].
  • Kazaam was produced by Shaquille O'Neal[17].
  • Kazaam's production company is recorded as Interscope Films[18].
  • Kazaam's production company is recorded as PolyGram Filmed Entertainment[19].
  • Kazaam's production company is recorded as Touchstone Pictures[20].
  • Kazaam's director of photography is recorded as Charles Minsky[21].
  • The original language of Kazaam was English[22].
  • Kazaam's soundtrack release is recorded as Kazaam[23].
  • Kazaam was distributed by video on demand[24].
  • Kazaam's review score is recorded as 5%[25].
  • Kazaam's review score is recorded as 3.2/10[26].
  • Kazaam's country of origin is recorded as United States[27].

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Authorship and Creation

Kazaam was produced by Shaquille O'Neal[17]. Kazaam was directed by Paul Michael Glaser[4]. Paul Michael Glaser wrote the screenplay for Kazaam[5]. Cast members include Shaquille O'Neal[9], Francis Capra[10], Ally Walker[11], James Acheson[12], Da Brat[13], and Efren Ramirez[14].

Publication

Kazaam was published on January 1, 1996[28]. The original language of Kazaam was English[22]. Genres include comedy film[7] and fantasy film[8]. Kazaam was distributed by video on demand[24].

Reception

Reviews include 5%[25] and 3.2/10[26].

Why It Matters

Kazaam ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,507 views/month).[2] Kazaam has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29]

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Production company Interscope Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures
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    Genre comedy film, fantasy film
    Composer Christopher Tyng
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