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Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck (1981): Cast

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Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck is a 1981 adventure animated film directed by Kōzō Morishita, starring Mami Koyama as Mercedes (voice), Toshio Furukawa and Hideyuki Tanaka. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Kōzō Morishita
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck About?

The premise of Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck without spoilers.

Buck, a half‑German Shepherd, half‑Saint Bernard, enjoys a peaceful life with the Millers in sunny California. When he is deceived and sold, he is shipped to the icy North where, amid the Gold Rush, he becomes a hard‑working sled dog, learning the brutal ways of the frontier. His journey is filled with twists and challenges as he battles for survival.

Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck Cast & Characters

Mami Koyama leads the cast as Mercedes (voice), with Toshio Furukawa as Perrault (voice) and Hideyuki Tanaka as François (voice). Directed by Kōzō Morishita; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kōzō Morishita

More films directed by Kōzō Morishita: Buddha: The Great Departure, Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation Special, Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris and Arei’s Mirror ~ Way to Virgin Space.

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Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “l'Appel de la Forêt” and “Skriet från vildmarken”.

Also known as
  • l'Appel de la Forêt
  • Skriet från vildmarken
  • Arano no Sakebi Koe: Howl
  • Arano no Sakebi Koe: Hoero
  • Il richiamo della foresta
  • La llamada de la naturaleza
  • 野性的呼唤
  • 野性的呼喚

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Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck?

Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck released?

Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck was released on January 3, 1981.

Who directed Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck?

Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck was directed by Kōzō Morishita.

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Who is in the cast of Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck?

Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck stars Mami Koyama as Mercedes (voice), Toshio Furukawa as Perrault (voice) and Hideyuki Tanaka as François (voice), among 12 credited actors.

Does Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck have a post-credit scene?

No. Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck in?

The original language of Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck is Japanese.

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