Good watch, might watch again, and can recommend if you've seen any other version or are looking for a writing analysis. During a lot of the movie, I was kind of in nostalgia mode, remember things I saw / felt when I was a kid, just sort of enjoying the way back machine experience. It wasn't until almost the very last scene that it clicked how good the writing is in this. I know this is known for the…
The Jungle is JUMPIN'!
The boy Mowgli makes his way to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther. Along the way he meets jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches Mowgli "The Bare Necessities" of life and the true meaning of friendship.
Top Cast
Bruce Reitherman
Mowgli the Man Cub (voice)
Phil Harris
Baloo the Bear (voice)
Sebastian Cabot
Bagheera the Panther (voice)
George Sanders
Shere Khan the Tiger (voice)
Sterling Holloway
Kaa the Snake (voice)
Louis Prima
King Louie of the Apes (voice)
J. Pat O'Malley
Col. Hathi the Elephant / Buzzie (voice)
Clint Howard
Junior (voice)
Chad Stuart
Dizzy (voice)
Lord Tim Hudson
Flaps (voice)
John Abbott
Akela (voice)
Ben Wright
Rama (voice)
Darleen Carr
The Girl (voice)
Verna Felton
Winifred (voice)
Bill Lee
Shere Khan (singing) / Elephant Soldier (voice) (uncredited)
Digby Wolfe
Ziggy (voice) (uncredited)
Reviews
This has probably the most perfect balance of story and soundtrack of any film I've ever seen - animated or otherwise. Adapting Rudyard Kipling's tale of "Mowgli" the child abandoned in the Indian jungle, but rescued and raised by a family of wolves. "Bagheera", the sagacious panther realises as the boy starts to grow to manhood, that he ought to return to his own kind but "Baloo", the avuncular bear thinks…
FAQ about The Jungle Book
What is The Jungle Book about?
The boy Mowgli makes his way to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther. Along the way he meets jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches Mowgli "The Bare Necessities" of life and the true meaning of friendship.
When was The Jungle Book released?
The Jungle Book was released in 1967.
What genres does The Jungle Book belong to?
The Jungle Book is categorised as Family, Animation, Adventure.
Who stars in The Jungle Book?
The cast of The Jungle Book includes Bruce Reitherman, Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, George Sanders, Sterling Holloway.

















