
Alone in the Wilderness(2004)
“One man's 32-year Alaskan experience in the cabin he built by hand.”
Overview
Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. The documentary covers his first year in-country, showing his day-to-day activities and the passing of the seasons as he sought to scratch out a living alone in the wilderness.
Director
Dick Proenneke
Studio
Bob Swerer Productions
Cast

Dick Proenneke
as Himself
Bob Swerer Jr.
as Narrator
Wendy Ishii
as Narrator

Pamela Guest
as On-air Co-host
Bob Swerer Sr.
as Narrator
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
0h 57m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Production Companies
Bob Swerer Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alone in the Wilderness?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Alone in the Wilderness (2004).
What is Alone in the Wilderness about?▼
Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. The documentary covers his first year in-country, showing his day-to-day activities and the passing of the seasons as he sought to scratch out a living alone in the wilderness.
Who directed Alone in the Wilderness?▼
Alone in the Wilderness was directed by Dick Proenneke and released in 2004. It is a documentary, history, tv movie film.
How long is Alone in the Wilderness?▼
Alone in the Wilderness has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
Who stars in Alone in the Wilderness?▼
The cast of Alone in the Wilderness includes Dick Proenneke as Himself, Bob Swerer Jr. as Narrator, Wendy Ishii as Narrator, Pamela Guest as On-air Co-host, Bob Swerer Sr. as Narrator.
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