The Jungle Book (1967 movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Jungle Book |
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| Directed by | Wolfgang Reitherman |
| Produced by | Walt Disney |
| Screenplay by | Larry Clemmons Ralph Wright Ken Anderson Vance Gerry Floyd Norman (uncredited) Bill Peet (uncredited) |
| Narrated by | Sebastian Cabot |
| Starring | Bruce Reitherman Phil Harris Sebastian Cabot Louis Prima George Sanders Sterling Holloway |
| Music by | George Bruns (Score) Terry Gilkyson Richard M. Sherman Robert B. Sherman (Songs) |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Release date(s) | October 18, 1967 |
| Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $205,843,612 |
The Jungle Book is a super popular animated movie from 1967. It was made by Walt Disney Productions, a famous studio. This movie is the 19th in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. It's based on exciting stories about a boy named Mowgli from a book by Rudyard Kipling.
The movie was directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. It was also the last movie that Walt Disney himself worked on before he passed away. Earlier versions of the movie's story and songs were a bit darker. But Walt Disney wanted a fun, family-friendly film. So, the first writer and composer were changed to make it more cheerful. The movie was a huge success, earning over $73 million in the United States when it first came out!
Meet the Characters
The movie has many memorable characters. Here are some of the main ones:
- Bruce Reitherman as Mowgli: He's an orphaned boy. The animals call him a "man-cub."
- Phil Harris as Baloo: This sloth bear loves to live a relaxed life. He believes in enjoying things as they come.
- Sebastian Cabot as Bagheera: A serious black panther. He wants to take Mowgli back to the human village. He doesn't agree with Baloo's easygoing ways.
- Louis Prima as King Louie: An ape who dreams of becoming a human.
- George Sanders as Shere Khan: A very smart but mean Bengal tiger.
- Sterling Holloway as Kaa: An Indian python who wants to make Mowgli his next meal!
- J. Pat O'Malley as Colonel Hathi: The leader of the Indian elephants. He also voiced Buzzie the Vulture.
- Verna Felton as Winifred: Colonel Hathi's wife.
- Clint Howard as Junior: Colonel Hathi's son.
- Chad Stuart as Flaps the Vulture.
- Lord Tim Hudson as Dizzie the Vulture.
- John Abbott as Akela: The leader of the Indian Wolf pack.
- Ben Wright as Father Wolf.
- Darleen Carr as Shanti.
- Leo De Lyon as Flunkey the Baboon.
- Hal Smith as The Slob Elephant.
- Ralph Wright as The Gloomy Elephant.
- Digby Wolfe as Ziggy the Vulture.
- Bill Skiles and Pete Henderson as Monkeys.
Awards and Recognition
The song "The Bare Necessities" from the movie was very popular. It was even nominated for "Best Song" at the 40th Academy Awards. However, it lost to "Talk to the Animals" from the movie Doctor Dolittle. The president of the Academy, Gregory Peck, even wanted The Jungle Book to be nominated for "Best Picture," but it didn't happen.
See also
In Spanish: El libro de la selva (película de 1967) para niños
