Kazaam
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| Directed by | Paul Michael Glaser |
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| Story by | Paul Michael Glaser |
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| Cinematography | Charles Minsky |
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| Music by | Christopher Tyng |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Box office | $18.9 million |
Kazaam (/kəˈzæm/) is a 1996 American musical fantasy comedy film directed by Paul Michael Glaser, written by Christian Ford and Roger Soffer based on a story by Glaser, and starring Shaquille O'Neal as the title character, a 5,000-year-old genie who appears from a magic boombox to grant a 14-year-old boy three wishes.
The film was released on July 17, 1996, grossing $18.9 million on its $20 million budget. It was panned by critics, who criticized the screenplay and O'Neal's performance.