The Call of the Wild(1972)
Overview
John Thornton, is a fearless man who's after more than gold; he wants to do what's right. Thornton works for the U.S. mail and is the only person daring and smart enough to figure out how to travel the deadly 600 miles from Skagway to Dawson, Alaska in the icy winter. His incredibly dog Buck is by his side and part of how he survives.
Director
Ken Annakin
Studio
Norsk Film
Cast
Charlton Heston
as John Thornton
Raimund Harmstorf
as Pete
George Eastman
as Black Burton
Maria Rohm
as Mercedes
Juan Luis Galiardo
as Seze
Sancho Gracia
as Taglish Charlie
Friedhelm Lehmann
as Charles
Horst Heuck
as Hal
Rik Battaglia
as Dutch Harry
Alf Malland
as Constantine
Sverre Wilberg
as Colonel
Olov Pedersen
as Red Sweater
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Norsk Film • Oceania Film • Universal Pictures France
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Call of the Wild?▼
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What is The Call of the Wild about?▼
John Thornton, is a fearless man who's after more than gold; he wants to do what's right. Thornton works for the U.S. mail and is the only person daring and smart enough to figure out how to travel the deadly 600 miles from Skagway to Dawson, Alaska in the icy winter. His incredibly dog Buck is by his side and part of how he survives.
Who directed The Call of the Wild?▼
The Call of the Wild was directed by Ken Annakin and released in 1972. It is a adventure, drama, family film.
How long is The Call of the Wild?▼
The Call of the Wild has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in The Call of the Wild?▼
The cast of The Call of the Wild includes Charlton Heston as John Thornton, Raimund Harmstorf as Pete, George Eastman as Black Burton, Maria Rohm as Mercedes, Juan Luis Galiardo as Seze and more.
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