Talespin: Plunder & Lightning

Talespin: Plunder & Lightning

G 1990 · 91 min · ★ 6.3 · Animation, Adventure, Comedy

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 · Written by Len Uhley

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Cast

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)

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