Jungle book

United States, 1942

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A young boy returns to his native village attempting to adapt to human customs and his adopted family. The discovery of a coin in the jungle awakens the greed of the village people who hope to discover a legendary buried treasure. Disillusioned by the greed and violence of humanity he retreats to his loyal and trusted friends…the beasts of the jungle. Stars Sabu. Based on “Jungle book” by Rudyard Kipling.

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Credits

director

Zoltan Korda

producer

Alexander Korda

production company

United Artists Corporation

Duration

01:44:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1942

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