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The Jungle Book (1967)

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Consensus: With expressive animation, fun characters, and catchy songs, The Jungle Book endures as a crowd-pleasing Disney classic.

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: The 19th animated feature produced by Disney studios and the last film supervised by Walt Disney himself. The Jungle Book is based on Rudyard Kipling's children's story about a boy named Mowgli... The 19th animated feature produced by Disney studios and the last film supervised by Walt Disney himself. The Jungle Book is based on Rudyard Kipling's children's story about a boy named Mowgli raised by wolves in the wilderness of India. During his delightful and scary adventures with a series of wild creatures, Mowgli learns he must leave the jungle and be what nature intended him to be -- a man. Delightful jazz-inspired songs make this a Disney classic. [More]

Starring: Sebastian Cabot, Phil Harris, Louis Prima, George Sanders

Starring: Sebastian Cabot, Phil Harris, Louis Prima, George Sanders

Director: Wolfgang Reitherman

Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Story: Rudyard Kipling
Producer: Walt Disney

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The standout song goes to Harris, a rhythmic 'Bare Necessities' extolling the value of a simple life and credited to Terry Gilkyson.

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A serious disappointment, recommended only for inveterate Disney fans and very young people.

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