The Jungle King
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| The Jungle King | |
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| Directed by | Diane Eskenazi |
| Written by | Diane Eskenazi (story) Jack Olesker |
| Produced by | Diane Eskenazi |
| Starring | Irene Cara |
| Edited by | Peter Grives |
| Music by | John Arrias Richard Hurwitz |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Sony Wonder |
Release dates | June 21, 1994 (North America) |
Running time | 44 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Jungle King (also known as: Enchanted Tales: The Jungle King) is a 1994 American animated musical film that was made by Golden Books' film studio, Golden Films and distributed by Sony Wonder. Diane Eskenazi, who is the founder of Golden Films, was the producer, director and storywriter for the film as she did the same for other animated films made by this studio. It was originally released on VHS in 1994, but it later did see a DVD release in 2003. This animated feature was released in Golden Films' Enchanted Tales collection of films.
Plot
Taking place in the continent of Africa, The film is about an anthropomorphic lion named King Maximilian III. A grumpy, selfish and obnoxious king who rules the main part of Africa in a unpopular monarchy. He has mainly been creating all kinds of preposterous laws that have no reason to be present. His main royal servants, Chancellor Hyena (with his parrot assistant, Ricardo) and simian General Glump, constantly flatter and cajole towards him. In fact, Chancellor has been doing convert work in other parts of the continent that are ruled by a tiger known as King Raj. A Monarch King that rules most. Their plans are to attack Max's army when his territory is defenseless in regards towards Max being captured. Both Max and Hyena are in love with a young lioness named Leonette, whose family is forcing her to marry the king. While Max is captured, an alarmed General Glump seeks out the King's brother, Irwin, who is more kinder and friendlier, with his only intention is to write and illustrate a complete book about African birds. Irwin is enlisted to pose for the king; in the process of him undoing all of Max's ludicrous laws and then wins the hearts of the animal citizens, and even the heart of Leonette. Her feelings are reciprocal, but is suddenly outraged when she finds out that Irwin is not really a king. As a result, she gets furious and rejects him for his lies. General Glump barely manages to get any time to save Max when he finds out that the kingdom is under fire by the army of King Raj. Soon enough, Max and Irwin get together and team up with both forces together as one powerful squadron to fight back. Once Raj has been defeated and Hyena makes a discharged exit, Max then changes his ways and now appreciatively offers to shares the monarchy with his brother Irwin. But however, Irwin rejects that offer and decides that he wants to get married to Leonette and get his book finished in the process.
Voice cast
- Irene Cara as Leonette
- Cam Clarke as Ricardo the Parrot
- Townsend Coleman
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