Walt Disney's Aladdin was the most successful film, grossing $504 million worldwide in 1992. It was originally about a tale told from the many tales of the classic book, "Arabian Nights." The setting of the book version takes place in China while the setting of the film takes place in the city of Agrabah, in Arab land. The reason of the change of setting and many other changes in the film was influenced by current political events occurring before the film's release. In August 1990, Iraq, then led by Saddam Hussein, invaded Kuwait. The United States and 34 other countries deployed their own troops to Kuwait in an attempt to restore order. The Gulf War lasted six months (History.com). A year later, Aladdin, the first and only film, was released. from Disney with an Arab setting From a historical point of view, this film deliberately reflects the conflict of the Gulf War, shows Hollywood's connection with politics, mocks Arab and Middle Eastern culture with Arab stereotypes, and also shows the dualism between Western and Arab cultures through the character designs. The Gulf War was reflected in the film Aladdin. One similarity that may be obvious and easy to analyze is the evil character in reality and in the movie. Jafar is portrayed as a dark and evil character. He only wears dark clothes and his voice is very mean and conspiratorial when he speaks. From a historical perspective, Jafar is a portrait of Saddam Hussein. This is proven because throughout the beginning of the film, Jafar is constantly and secretly plotting to take over Agrabah. The narrator begins the story of Aladdin by stating: "It begins on a dark night, where a dark man waits with a black... middle of paper ....... Web." March 5, 2014. “AMERICANA.” AMERICANA: editors. Ed. Réka M. Cristian and Zoltán Dragon. Department of American Studies, Institute of English and American Studies, University of Szeged, Hungary. and Web. March 5, 2014. “Arabian Nights Lyrics.” Aladdin -. Np, and Web. March 5, 2014. “JUMP CUTA REVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY MEDIA.” "Reel Bad Arabs", text version. Np, and Web. March 5, 2014. “Persian Gulf War.” History.com. A&E Television Networks, and Web. March 4, 2014. “Saddam Hussein’s Guest List.” New York Times (file 1923-present): 1. November 29, 1997. ProQuest. Internet. March 5. 2014.