Talespin: Plunder & Lightning
Synopsis
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.
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The syndicated version of Plunder and Lightning
Type: Clip • Published 2007-11-26
Top Cast
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Ed Gilbert
Baloo (voice)
R.J. Williams
Kit Cloudkicker (voice)
Jim Cummings
Don Karnage (voice)
Tony Jay
Shere Khan (voice)
Sally Struthers
Rebecca Cunningham (voice)
Janna Michaels
Molly Cunningham (voice)
Pat Fraley
Wildcat (voice)
Chuck McCann
Dumptruck (voice)
Charlie Adler
Mad Dog (voice)
Rob Paulsen
Ratchet (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Latham, Robert Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Len Uhley, Mark Zaslove, Alan Burnett, Viki Anderson
- Original Score
- Christopher L. Stone
- Original Title
- Talespin: Plunder & Lightning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Disney Television Animation, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Latham, Robert Taylor
Len Uhley, Mark Zaslove, Alan Burnett, Viki Anderson
Christopher L. Stone
Robert Taylor, Larry Latham
Department Leadership Roster
Len Uhley
Writer
Mark Zaslove
Writer
Larry Latham
Director
Robert Taylor
Producer
Alan Burnett
Writer
Robert Taylor
Director
Larry Latham
Producer
Christopher L. Stone
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Talespin: Plunder & Lightning
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What is Talespin: Plunder & Lightning about?
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.
Who directed Talespin: Plunder & Lightning?
Talespin: Plunder & Lightning was directed by Larry Latham, Robert Taylor.
Who stars in Talespin: Plunder & Lightning?
The principal cast of Talespin: Plunder & Lightning includes Ed Gilbert, R.J. Williams, Jim Cummings, Tony Jay, Sally Struthers.
When was Talespin: Plunder & Lightning released and how long is it?
Talespin: Plunder & Lightning was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Talespin: Plunder & Lightning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Talespin: Plunder & Lightning was composed by Christopher L. Stone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Talespin: Plunder & Lightning?
Talespin: Plunder & Lightning holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).