Charlton Heston, Michele Mercier

An exciting and panoramic adaptation of Jack London's 1903 classic adventure novel, set during the 1897 Klondike gold rush and filmed in Finland. John Thornton is a kindly prospector out to make it ri...( read more  read more... )ch in the snow-covered Yukon. However, he must combat greedy rivals, bitter cold temperatures and other hazards at every turn. He receives invaluable help from Buck, a loyal German shepherd who was stolen from his home and turned into a working sled dog in Alaska. The man and the animal strike up a unique friendship as they travel through the wilderness.

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PG, 100 min.

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Release Date: November 30, 1972

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DVD Release Date: September 30, 1997

 

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  • September 18, 2008
    This had a big impact on me as a teenager. Classic story that follows the book fairly well.
  • November 22, 2008
    An exciting and panoramic adaptation of Jack London's 1903 classic adventure novel, set during the 1897 Klondike gold rush and filmed in Finland. John Thornton is a kindly prospector out to make it rich in the snow-covered Yukon. However, he must combat greedy rivals, bitter cold...( read more) temperatures and other hazards at every turn. He receives invaluable help from Buck, a loyal German shepherd who was stolen from his home and turned into a working sled dog in Alaska. The man and the animal strike up a unique friendship as they travel through the wilderness.
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  • May 13, 2008
    Some scenes in this movie look really fake :P
  • March 15, 2008
    I loved the book (i read it twice)
  • December 24, 2007
    Loved the story, and the Huskies...
  • July 6, 2007
    Although I have this movie i still have yet to watch it....
  • June 16, 2007
    The movie was interesting.... I have to say I enjoyed the book more.
  • June 7, 2007
    (1975 Director: Ken Annakin) I cannot say that I have seen this one! Hmmmm Charleton Heston & Michele Mercier...Sounds hot!!

    Jack London wrote the book...and also White Fang et al....Wonderful reading...also read Richard Kjelgaard if you love this subject matter.......

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