The Jungle Book Subtitled VHS Video The third live-action film adaptation of Kipling's novel of the same name, produced by Disney. In the early 20th century, as modern civilization was beginning to engulf the urban areas of India. In the rugged jungle, a 5-year-old boy, Mowgli, is left alone in the jungle due to an unfortunate accident. A live-action film adaptation of "The Jungle Book." Directed by Stephen Sommers, starring Jason Scott Lee. Director: Stephen Sommers Screenplay: Stephen Sommers Ronald Yanover Mark Goldman Original Story: Rudyard Kipling Producers: Raju Patel Edward S. Feldman Executive Producers: Sharad Patel Mark Damon Lawrence Mortoff Cast: Jason Scott Lee Cary Elwes Lena Headey Sam Neill John Cleese Jason Flemyng Music: Basil Poledouris Cinematography: Juan Luis Antia Peter Robertson Editing: Bob Dacey Production Company: Walt Disney Pictures Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures Release Dates: United States December 25, 1994 Japan July 8, 1995 Running Time: 110 minutes