White Fang (1991)

63% of critics liked it
(19 reviews)
62% of users liked it
(39,143 ratings)

In Randal Kleiser's entertaining adaptation of Jack London's classic novel White Fang, Ethan Hawke plays Jack Conroy, a young man who travels to Alaska with the intent of finding his father's lost gold mine. During the course of his travels, he's accompanied by a big white wolf that he rescued from… More In Randal Kleiser's entertaining adaptation of Jack London's classic novel White Fang, Ethan Hawke plays Jack Conroy, a young man who travels to Alaska with the intent of finding his father's lost gold mine. During the course of his travels, he's accompanied by a big white wolf that he rescued from a professional dog fight promoter. Conroy and the wolf, which he names White Fang, have a number of adventures and make a few enemies on their way to finding the gold mine. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 49 min.
Directed By: Randal Kleiser
Written By: Jack London, Jeanne Rosenberg
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Jan 18, 1991 Wide
On DVD: Apr 23, 2002
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

Critic Reviews

Janet Maslin, New York Times
A scenic and enveloping nature film about a young man and his beloved pet.
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Though slow and overlong, the movie is at least scenic family fare.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The movie is magnificently photographed on location. The performances are authentic and understated, and Brandauer makes a convincing veteran prospector, part hard-bitten, part dreamer.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
There is so much wrong with White Fang that it's easier to point out the good.
, Film4
A perennial family favourite is given the Disney treatment, complete with soaring orchestral score and a sheen of sentimentality that all but masks the more serious undertones of the original.
, Time Out
Despite moments of bravura and shameless tugs at the heart-strings, the film simply meanders towards a resolution. What's Brandauer doing here?
Clint Morris, Moviehole
One of the best family films ever made
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Grand family-oriented adventure on an epic scale...
Mark R. Leeper, rec.arts.movies.reviews
Walt Disney Studios continues to make films that old Walt would have been proud of.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Tim S

Bout your average dramatic family film.
Anthony L

Not the adaptation of Jack London?s classic but not bad. Not as schmaltzy as it could have been considering it was a Disney film.
Nani V

The relationship between the wolf and the boy. I just love it!
Tim S

I loved the book, so, by comparison, the movie sucked.
Curtis L

Been a while
Sunil J

All of these animal movies are the same but this is the best of its kind.

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Cast

            Klaus Maria Brandauer as Alex Larson

            Ethan Hawke as Jack Conroy

            Seymour Cassel as Skunker

            Susan Hogan as Belinda

            James Remar as Beauty Smith

            Bill Moseley as Luke

            Pius Savage as Grey Beaver

            Suzanne Kent as Heather

            Bart the Bear as Bear

            John Beers as Sykes' Dog Handler

            Diane Benson as Grey Beaver's Wife

            Van Clifton as Piano Player

            Tom Fallon as Prospector

            Clifford Fossman as 1st Old Timer

            Michael A. Hagen as Teenager

            Robert G. Hoelen as Bar Patron

            Aaron Hotch as Little Beaver

            Charles Jimmie Sr as Older Indian

            Rob Kyker as 1st Frozen Prospector

            Michael David Lally as Sykes

            Dick Mackey as Sled-Dog Prospector

            Raymond R. Menaker as Shopkeeper

            Jim Moore as Violin Player

            Marliese Schneider as Woman of the Night

            Irvin Sogge as 2nd Old Timer

            Ted as White Fang

            Tom Yewel as 2nd Frozen Prospector

            Clint B. Youngreen as Tinker

            David Fallon as Lookout

            Judy Taylor
            
            Valorie Massalas
            
            Mike Fenton
            
            George Rogers as Registrar
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