The Call of the Wild movie poster

The Call of the Wild

November 30, 1972 1h 40m 6.0/10 (59 votes)

Originally released in 1972. The Call of the Wild is a action/adventure film. directed by Ken Annakin.

Starring Charlton Heston, Raimund Harmstorf, and George Eastman

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 30, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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User Rating 6.0/10 Good (59 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 4 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Norsk Film
  • Oceania Film
  • Universal Pictures France
  • Ízaro Films
  • CCC Filmkunst

❓ 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...

Who directed The Call of the Wild?

The Call of the Wild was directed by Ken Annakin.

How long is The Call of the Wild?

The Call of the Wild has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was The Call of the Wild released?

The Call of the Wild was released on November 30, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Call of the Wild?

The main cast of The Call of the Wild includes Charlton Heston, Raimund Harmstorf, George Eastman, Maria Rohm, Juan Luis Galiardo.