The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo

1997 1h 28m EN

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★5.8TMDB · 37

AdventureFamily

Synopsis

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In this exciting live-action adventure, young Mowgli, an orphan raised by wolves, is spotted by a scout for a giant circus. Accompanied by a cruel hunter and a snake charmer, the scout sets out to trap Mowgli. But with the help of Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, little Mowgli leads the adults into his biggest and wildest adventure yet! A fun-filled movie every member of the family will enjoy.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jamie Williams
Mowgli
Amy Robbins
Molly Ward
Hal Fowler
Capt. Ward
Gulshan Grover
Baldev
Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy
Emily Reece
Billy Campbell
Harrison
Roddy McDowall
King Murphy
B.J. Hogg
Col. Reece

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dee McLachlan
Writers: Bayard Johnson, Matthew Horton
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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29 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Jungle Book Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dee McLachlan, shot by Adolfo Bartoli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Scott. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Marcus Manton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Jamie Williams and Amy Robbins and Hal Fowler carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Dee McLachlan directs. Adolfo Bartoli behind the camera. John Scott scores. Marcus Manton cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
229 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Part of the "The Jungle Book Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Dee McLachlan, shot by Adolfo Bartoli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by John Scott. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Marcus Manton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Jamie Williams and Amy Robbins and Hal Fowler carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0120087 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 37 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.