The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon(1997)
Overview
Jack London's classic story from 1903 about Buck, a dog kidnapped from his home in California and taken to the Yukon where he is mistreated until a prospector discovers him and relates to his situation. Although the two are bonded, Buck yearns to run free with the wild dogs in the wilderness.
Director
Peter Svatek
Studio
Hallmark Entertainment
Cast
Rutger Hauer
as John Thornton
Richard Dreyfuss
as Narrator (voice)
Raymond Ducasse
as Judge Miller
Eric Hoziel
as The Kidnapper
Deano Clavet
as The Baggage Man
Barry Blake
as The Man in the Red Sweater
Luc Morissette
as M. Perrault
Robert-Pierre Côté
as François
Bernard Ranger
as The Government Clerk
Burke Lawrence
as Charles
Bronwen Booth
as Mercedes
Howard Rosenstein
as The Savvy Prospector #1
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Production Companies
Hallmark Entertainment • Fries/Schultz Film Group • Kingsborough Greenlight Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon (1997).
What is The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon about?▼
Jack London's classic story from 1903 about Buck, a dog kidnapped from his home in California and taken to the Yukon where he is mistreated until a prospector discovers him and relates to his situation. Although the two are bonded, Buck yearns to run free with the wild dogs in the wilderness.
Who directed The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon?▼
The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon was directed by Peter Svatek and released in 1997. It is a adventure, drama, family, tv movie film.
How long is The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon?▼
The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon?▼
The cast of The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon includes Rutger Hauer as John Thornton, Richard Dreyfuss as Narrator (voice), Raymond Ducasse as Judge Miller, Eric Hoziel as The Kidnapper, Deano Clavet as The Baggage Man and more.
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