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I just learned about this crazy story that the original version of 'The Thief and the Cobbler' was almost completely destroyed and got re-edited so many times. Anyone know if the true original version still exists somewhere?
Submitted 2 months, 4 weeks ago by NostalgiaNerd81
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So, the 'Thief and the Cobbler' is a fascinating example of a project that sadly couldn’t escape development hell. Richard Williams definitely had a vision, but due to multiple delays and financing issues, the original was never fully completed and got taken over. What’s out there now is a patchwork of different cuts. There are snippets available, and some fans have done incredible work to piece it together as faithfully as possible.
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Richard Williams, the director, worked on 'The Thief and the Cobbler' for nearly three decades. Sadly, the original print faced numerous complications including financing issues and corporate meddling. Some parts of it exist, mostly in bits and pieces, but a complete, pristine original version? Nope. Most likely gone.
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The original version, often referred to as the 'Recobbled Cut', was painstakingly assembled by a fan named Garrett Gilchrist. It's not the exact original, but it's the closest thing we've got. Some original elements are preserved, but a lot was lost. Check out 'The Recobbled Cut' on YouTube if you haven't already!