Jungle Book (1942) £7.99
Striking cinematography and outstanding special effects make this multiple Oscar-nominated adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's children's story an unforgettable visual feast. ; ; Lost in the jungle as a baby and brought up by a wolf pack Mowgli lives a carefree life in the jungle with his animal friends not knowing anything of his past until one day he stumbles upon a village full of people. Captured by frightened villagers he is taught about the man's world and befriends a young girl Mahala. Between them they discover a trove of treasure in the jungle but to get it Mowgli must first fight his arch-enemy - the tiger Shere Khan. ; ; Sabu turns in arguably the best performance of his career as the semi-feral jungle boy Mowgli in this visually striking and adventurous film. The Korda brothers' adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic novel received four Oscar nominations: Best Art Direction Best Cinematography Best Special Effects and Best Music.