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The Call of the Wild (1972)

Movie ★ 6.1 100 min

Adventure Drama Family

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.

Ken Annakin Director Harry Alan Towers Writer Wyn Wells Writer Peter Yeldham Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 30, 1972
Runtime
100 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0069197
Language
Studio
, Oceania Film, Universal Pictures France, Ízaro Films

Themes

Cast

Charlton Heston Charlton Heston John Thornton Raimund Harmstorf Raimund Harmstorf Pete George Eastman George Eastman Black Burton Maria Rohm Maria Rohm Mercedes Juan Luis Galiardo Juan Luis Galiardo Seze Sancho Gracia Sancho Gracia Taglish Charlie Friedhelm Lehmann Charles Horst Heuck Hal Rik Battaglia Rik Battaglia Dutch Harry Alf Malland Alf Malland Constantine Sverre Wilberg Sverre Wilberg Colonel Olov Pedersen Red Sweater Per Amvik Francois Michèle Mercier Michèle Mercier Calliope Laurent Antonio Mayans Antonio Mayans Jack Luis Barboo Luis Barboo Alfredo Mayo Alfredo Mayo Judge Miller Torbjørn Halvorsen Perrault

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in The Call of the Wild?
The Call of the Wild stars Charlton Heston, Raimund Harmstorf, George Eastman, Maria Rohm.
When was The Call of the Wild released?
The Call of the Wild is a 1972 adventure, drama, family film.
Where can I watch The Call of the Wild?
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