White Fang (1991)
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63% of critics liked it
(19 reviews) -
61% of users liked it
(39,562 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… 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
- Directed By
- Randal Kleiser
- Written By
- Jack London, Jeanne Rosenberg
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 18, 1991 Wide
- Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
Critic Reviews
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, 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?
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Janet Maslin, New York Times
A scenic and enveloping nature film about a young man and his beloved pet.
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Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Though slow and overlong, the movie is at least scenic family fare.
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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.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
There is so much wrong with White Fang that it's easier to point out the good.
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Cast
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Klaus Maria Brandauer
as Alex Larson
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Ethan Hawke
as Jack Conroy
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Seymour Cassel
as Skunker
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Susan Hogan
as Belinda
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James Remar
as Beauty Smith
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Bill Moseley
as Luke
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Pius Savage
as Grey Beaver
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Suzanne Kent
as Heather
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Bart the Bear
as Bear
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John Beers
as Sykes' Dog Handler
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Diane Benson
as Grey Beaver's Wife
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Van Clifton
as Piano Player
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Tom Fallon
as Prospector
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Clifford Fossman
as 1st Old Timer
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Michael A. Hagen
as Teenager
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Robert G. Hoelen
as Bar Patron
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Aaron Hotch
as Little Beaver
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Charles Jimmie Sr
as Older Indian
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Rob Kyker
as 1st Frozen Prospector
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Michael David Lally
as Sykes
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Dick Mackey
as Sled-Dog Prospector
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Raymond R. Menaker
as Shopkeeper
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Jim Moore
as Violin Player
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Marliese Schneider
as Woman of the Night
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Irvin Sogge
as 2nd Old Timer
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Ted
as White Fang
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Tom Yewel
as 2nd Frozen Prospector
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Clint B. Youngreen
as Tinker
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David Fallon
as Lookout
- Judy Taylor
- Valorie Massalas
- Mike Fenton
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George Rogers
as Registrar
