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Where the Wild Things Are

61% | Oct 01, 1975
Animation Family Fantasy

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.

Top Billed Cast

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Allen Swift
Narrator (voice)

Featured Crew

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Gene Deitch
Director
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Maurice Sendak
Book
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Peter Schickele
Original Music Composer
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Peter Schickele
Conductor
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Rudolf Holan
Art Direction
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Bohumil Šejda
Animation
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Zdena Hajdová
Camera Operator
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Gene Deitch
Editor
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Morton Schindel
Producer
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Gene Deitch
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