Sinbad

Sinbad

Year: 1992

Runtime: 50 mins

Language: English

Director: Diane Eskenazi

AnimationFamilyAdventureFantasy

The version children love! A brave young man fights with courage against all enemies to earn his wealth.

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1

Voyage begins; Sinbad's fortune spent

Sinbad sails with his loyal servant Habeeb aboard Captain Aziz's ship, chasing the hope of treasure. He has spent all of his father's fortune on this voyage. The crew sets out with the prospect of untold riches on the horizon.

Captain Aziz's ship
2

Spotting the uncharted island

The crew spots an uncharted island and Sinbad urges Captain Aziz to approach, believing it could hide wealth. Sinbad, Habeeb, and two sailors row to the island, which looks flat and barren at first glance. The voyage continues toward the unknown.

Uncharted island
3

Island shakes and the rowers are left behind

The island shakes violently as they near shore, and the two sailors return to the ship, leaving Sinbad and Habeeb behind. The 'island' is revealed to be the fin of a gigantic sea monster, which swims away. Captain Aziz's ship departs, stranding the two on the open sea.

Uncharted island
4

Morning on Salabat Island

In the morning, Sinbad and Habeeb awaken on a strange island that presents water, nourishment and horses, suggesting people live nearby. They encounter two foreign-dressed men who are the sons of King Jamaal of Salabat. The men welcome them and lead them toward their father's palace.

Morning Salabat Island
5

Welcome and a royal marriage proposal

King Jamaal greets Sinbad and Habeeb at his palace and, enchanted by Sinbad's adventures, asks him to marry his daughter Nefia. Sinbad accepts the invitation to marry, though it is clear he desires to avoid the arrangement.

Daytime Palace of King Jamaal, Salabat Island
6

Sinbad admits reluctance; plan to escape

That night Sinbad confesses to Habeeb that he does not want to marry Nefia and intends to leave the island. Captain Aziz's ship has arrived, and Sinbad seeks the captain's help to escape.

Night King Jamaal's Palace, Salabat Island
7

Crates become a vehicle for escape

Habeeb and Sinbad hide in crates meant as presents from King Jamaal to Captain Aziz. The ruse succeeds, and they manage to reach Captain Aziz's ship aboard the crate-delivery plan.

Night Port near King Jamaal's palace
8

Jamal's ships attack as Aziz departs

After Captain Aziz leaves the island, Jamal's ships attack the departing vessel. Sinbad and Habeeb are captured and left on an island as punishment for their attempted deception.

Immediately after departure Sea near Salabat Island
9

Exiled to an unnamed island

Sinbad and Habeeb find themselves stranded on an unnamed island as punishment. The island offers little immediate hope for rescue, leaving them to face an uncertain fate.

After capture Unnamed island
10

Ending on a cliffhanger

With Sinbad and Habeeb exiled and fate uncertain, the immediate adventure ends on a cliffhanger as the story leaves their future open.

Unnamed island

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 09:24

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