Jungle Book(1942)
“A jewelled secret city...guarded by the jungle's fiercest denizens!”
Overview
Mowgli, lost in the jungle when a toddler, raised by wolves, years later happens upon his human village and reconnects with its inhabitants, including his widowed mother. Continuing to maintain a relationship with the jungle, adventures follow.
Director
Zoltan Korda
Studio
Alexander Korda Films
Cast
Sabu
as Mowgli
Joseph Calleia
as Buldeo
John Qualen
as The Barber
Frank Puglia
as The Pundit
Rosemary DeCamp
as Messua
Patricia O'Rourke
as Mahala
Ralph Byrd
as Durga
Faith Brook
as English Woman
Noble Johnson
as Sikh
John Mather
as Rao
Mel Blanc
as Kaa (voice) (uncredited)
Rama Bai
as Villager (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1942
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
Alexander Korda Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jungle Book?▼
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What is Jungle Book about?▼
Mowgli, lost in the jungle when a toddler, raised by wolves, years later happens upon his human village and reconnects with its inhabitants, including his widowed mother. Continuing to maintain a relationship with the jungle, adventures follow.
Who directed Jungle Book?▼
Jungle Book was directed by Zoltan Korda and released in 1942. It is a adventure, fantasy, family film.
How long is Jungle Book?▼
Jungle Book has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Jungle Book?▼
The cast of Jungle Book includes Sabu as Mowgli, Joseph Calleia as Buldeo, John Qualen as The Barber, Frank Puglia as The Pundit, Rosemary DeCamp as Messua and more.
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