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The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo
1997 · 1h 28m · PG
Adventure, Family
Directed by
Dee McLachlan
,
Dee McLachlan
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Dee McLachlan Director
- Dee McLachlan Director
- Jamie Williams as Mowgli
- Amy Robbins as Molly Ward
- Hal Fowler as Capt. Ward
- Gulshan Grover as Baldev
- Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy as Emily Reece
- Billy Campbell as Harrison
- Roddy McDowall as King Murphy
- B.J. Hogg as Col. Reece
- Dyrk Ashton as Karait
- David Paul Francis as Chuchundra
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