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George of the Jungle (1997)

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George of the Jungle is a 1997 live-action comedy film directed by Sam Weisman and based on Jay Ward's 1967 animated television series. Brendan Fraser plays George, a strong but inexperienced jungle man whose life changes after he meets Ursula, a woman visiting Africa. The film parodies conventions associated with Tarzan stories and combines jungle adventure, slapstick comedy, and family-oriented fantasy.

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Who plays George in George of the Jungle from 1997?

Brendan Fraser plays George, and Leslie Mann plays Ursula, the visitor who changes his life. Sam Weisman directed the 1997 Walt Disney comedy. [Disney](https://movies.disney.com/george-of-the-jungle)

Is George of the Jungle based on a cartoon?

Yes, it is a live-action version of Jay Ward's 1967 animated television series. The film keeps the cartoon's broad comedy, jungle setting, and recurring joke about George hitting trees while swinging. [Disney](https://movies.disney.com/george-of-the-jungle)

Who is Ursula in George of the Jungle?

Ursula is a woman visiting Africa who meets George and becomes his romantic partner. Leslie Mann plays her opposite Brendan Fraser in the 1997 Disney film. [Disney](https://movies.disney.com/george-of-the-jungle)

Did George of the Jungle get a sequel?

Yes, George of the Jungle 2 was released in 2003 as a direct-to-video sequel. Christopher Showerman replaced Brendan Fraser as George, with Julie Benz playing Ursula.

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