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The Jungle Book (1967): Film vs Book
Film · 1967 · Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman · Starring Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot (voices)
About the film
A boy raised by wolves is sent back to the people.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookThe cartoon keeps a few characters and turns the stories into a light musical.
Read or watch first?
The book's stories are tougher and richer.
What the book gives you
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
A vivid, charming collection of tales with a loyal boy and animal friends. It is full of adventure, wisdom and the feel of the wild.
Who will like it: Families and readers who enjoy adventure stories with animals and a strong sense of nature.