Inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s much celebrated stories from the turn of the century, this exciting 1942 adaptation of The Jungle Book tells the tale of young survivor Mowgli (Sabu, The Thief of Bagdad) and his spirited adventures in the Indian wilderness.

Surrounded by the perils of nature and the structured animal kingdom, Mowgli learns the way of the land, adopted by a wolf pack and befriending a variety of other animals, becoming a ‘man-cub’ in the process. However, when Mowgli is finally discovered by humans, he is not only returned to his mother but faces a challenging readjustment into society. Unsettled, the jungle soon calls to Mowgli and he makes his way back, this time with friend Mahala (Patricia O’Rourke), to rediscover the wonder of his past and uncover a treasure that may threaten his future.

Nominated for four Academy Awards®, with a mesmerising score by Miklós Rózsa (Ben Hur),The Jungle Book is a lavish, action-packed production from Zoltan and Alexander Korda (The Four Feathers).

Jungle Book Reviews

“As directed by Zoltan Korda, the fiction takes secondary place to the highly interesting and sometimes amazing views of jungle animals in the brilliance of colored photography.” – Variety

“Purists may worry that the film strays a little from Kipling's book, but the high production values, exotic locales and a grand sense of adventure ensure that this classic family fantasy film stands the test of time with ease.” – Film4

“Many critics prefer the 1967 Disney version, but Korda's British production, which was nominated for 4 Oscars, is quite enjoyable.” – EmanuelLevy.Com