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Cast
Ed Gilbert
as Baloo (voice)
R.J. Williams
as Kit Cloudkicker (voice)
Jim Cummings
as Don Karnage (voice)
Tony Jay
as Shere Khan (voice)
Sally Struthers
as Rebecca Cunningham (voice)
Janna Michaels
as Molly Cunningham (voice)
Pat Fraley
as Wildcat (voice)
Chuck McCann
as Dumptruck (voice)
Charlie Adler
as Mad Dog (voice)
Rob Paulsen
as Ratchet (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1990
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresAnimation, Adventure, Comedy
Votes25
DirectorLarry Latham, Robert Taylor
WritersLen Uhley, Alan Burnett, Mark Zaslove
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTalespin: Plunder & Lightning
About Talespin: Plunder & Lightning
In the series premiere, Baloo, an air cargo pilot, meets Kit Cloudkicker, a 12-year-old orphan, and takes him on as his navigator. He also loses his business to Rebecca Cunningham, a business major who becomes his boss. Meanwhile, Don Karnage, a notorious air pirate, uses a special gem stolen from Shere Khan's company, Khan Industries, to power a lightning gun and threaten Cape Suzette.
Directed by Larry Latham, Robert Taylor, Talespin: Plunder & Lightning leans on a strong ensemble — Ed Gilbert, R.J. Williams, Jim Cummings — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1990.
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