by Phillip Erlewine
synopsis
The Aladdin story gets a face-lift in this Italian-made children's' film where a youngster rubs a spirit-filled lamp while working in a modern-day antique shop. The genie shows up (Carlo Pedersoli) and grants him wishes that get him in all sorts of trouble when he ends up tangling with the CIA, cops, and gangsters.
characteristics
- Wish
- Lamp
- Genie
