Jungle 2 Jungle

About Jungle 2 Jungle

Jungle 2 Jungle is an American comedy film directed by John Pasquin and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. The movie was released in 1997 and is based on a French film, 'Little Indian, Big City'. Jungle 2 Jungle tells the story of a fast-paced Manhattan trader, Michael Cromwell, who travels to the Amazon jungle to obtain a divorce from his wife and to his surprise discovers a 13-year-old boy he didn't know existed - his son, Mimi-Siku.

Making / Production

The film was directed by John Pasquin and the screenplay was written by Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon and Tim Allen. Production was held mostly in New York City and some parts in Venezuela, visually bringing to life the contrast between concrete jungle and Amazonian jungle.

Actors

• Tim Allen - Michael Cromwell: Played the role of a self-important commodities broker who learned to appreciate simpler things in life after meeting his son.
• Martin Short - Richard Kempster: Played the role of Michael's business partner and added a certain comic relief to the story.
• Sam Huntington - Mimi-Siku: Excellently played the character of Michael's son, who, being raised in the jungle, has a completely different outlook on life than his father.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was originally going to be entitled 'Man of the House'.
• Actress Lolita Davidovich was considered for the role of Charlotte.
• The film received considerable criticism for its depiction of indigenous peoples and their cultures.

Quotes

• "Cats. Why'd it have to be cats?" - Michael Cromwell
• "I like to catch the fish. I like to eat the fish. Nothing is more." - Mimi-SIku

Music & Soundtrack

• 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' performed by The Tokens - Plays when Michael and Richard are hunting the snake.
• 'Transom' and 'Ends' by Dishwalla - Both songs play during the film.