Disney animated adaptation of Kipling's classic about Mowgli, a boy raised in the jungle who befriends a laid-back bear, Baloo. Show more Raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, orphan Mowgli ...

The traditionally animated movie depicts a ... The big cat was the perfect balance to Baloo's extrovert personality. The narrative of The Jungle Book centers around Mowgli, so it was important ...

He personally recommended Harris for the role of Baloo. Harris was an orchestra ... and his name is Louie!'" The Jungle Book was truly the first Disney animated film to build the characters ...