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The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

The legend will never be the same.

19946.01h 51m

Overview

Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty. But Mowgli must eventually face corrupt Capt. Boone, who wants both Kitty's hand and the treasures of Monkey City – a place only Mowgli can find.

Directed by Stephen Sommers
Written by Stephen Sommers, Ronald Yanover, Mark Geldman
Produced by Raju Patel, Edward S. Feldman
Box OfficeBudget: $27.0MRevenue: $53.5M

Top Cast

Jason Scott Lee

Jason Scott Lee

Mowgli

Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes

Captain William Boone

Lena Headey

Lena Headey

Katherine 'Kitty' Brydon

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Colonel Geofferey Brydon

John Cleese

John Cleese

Dr. Julius Plumford

Jason Flemyng

Jason Flemyng

Wilkins

Stefan Kalipha

Stefan Kalipha

Buldeo

Ron Donachie

Ron Donachie

Harley

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Anirudh Agarwal

Tabaqui

Faran Tahir

Faran Tahir

Nathoo

Themes & Keywords

tigerferal childjunglebearfalling in love

About The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book is a family, adventure, drama film released in 1994 exploring themes of tiger, feral child, jungle, bear, falling in love. Directed by Stephen Sommers, it stars Jason Scott Lee, Cary Elwes, Lena Headey. Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty. But Mowgli must eventually face corrupt Capt. Boone, who wants both Kitty's hand and the treasures of Monkey City – a place only Mowgli can find.

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