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Where the Wild Things Are

19756.1 / 107 min
Animation, Family, Fantasy

Overview

A young boy named Max who, after dressing in his wolf costume, wreaks such havoc through his household that he is sent to bed without his supper. Max's bedroom undergoes a mysterious transformation into a jungle environment, and he winds up sailing to an island inhabited by malicious beasts known as the "Wild Things." After successfully intimidating the creatures, Max is hailed as the king of the Wild Things and enjoys a playful romp with his subjects. However, he starts to feel lonely and decides to return home, to the Wild Things' dismay. Upon returning to his bedroom, Max discovers a hot supper waiting for him.

Cast

Allen Swift

Allen Swift

Narrator (voice)

Crew

Gene Deitch

Gene Deitch

Director

Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

Book

Peter Schickele

Peter Schickele

Original Music Composer

Peter Schickele

Peter Schickele

Conductor

Rudolf Holan

Rudolf Holan

Art Direction

Bohumil Šejda

Bohumil Šejda

Animation

Zdena Hajdová

Zdena Hajdová

Camera Operator

Gene Deitch

Gene Deitch

Editor

Morton Schindel

Morton Schindel

Producer

Gene Deitch

Gene Deitch

Adaptation