Nikki, Wild Dog of the North (1961): Cast & Plot
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North is a 1961 adventure family film directed by Jack Couffer and Don Haldane, starring Nikki, Jean Coutu and Émile Genest. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Directors
- Jack Couffer and Don Haldane
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Westminster Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nikki, Wild Dog of the North About?
The premise of Nikki, Wild Dog of the North without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A sweeping wilderness tale follows three unlikely companions – a rugged frontiersman, a massive bear and Nikki, a half‑wolf half‑dog hailed as the fighting king of her majestic lineage. Set during the Yukon gold rush, Nikki is torn from her master and must survive brutal weather, prowling bears and a relentless trapper who seeks her pelt.
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North Cast & Characters
Nikki leads the cast, with Jean Coutu as Andre Dupas and Émile Genest as Jacques Lebeau. Directed by Jack Couffer and Don Haldane; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jack Couffer
- Co-director Don Haldane
- Nikki as themselves
- Jean Coutu as Andre Dupas
- Émile Genest as Jacques Lebeau
- Uriel Luft as Makoki
Also Starring in Nikki, Wild Dog of the North
· 3 more- Jacques Fauteux Narrator
- James Barron Trapper
- Robert Rivard Durante
More from Jack Couffer and Don Haldane
More films directed by Jack Couffer and Don Haldane: Living Free, The Reincarnate, Ring of Bright Water and A Country Coyote Goes Hollywood.
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North Plot Summary
What happens in Nikki, Wild Dog of the North from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1899, Nikki and his master, Andre Dupas, travel by canoe through the rugged Canadian Rockies, a journey that blends danger, loyalty, and unlikely friendship. As their voyage unfolds, Nikki encounters Neewa, a young black bear cub whose mother was slain by a grizzly named Makoos. Andre Dupas weakens the boundary between predator and companion by tying the two animals together, placing them in the canoe, and steering toward the rushing rapids. When the pair are separated from him, they must learn to survive on their own in a world that is quick to test them. On land, they gradually push back against instinct and bias, choosing to search for food and shelter side by side, even as the wilds threaten them with hunger and cold.
Full summary
The whole story of Nikki, Wild Dog of the North, scene by scene
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What kind of animal is Nikki?
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Nikki, il selvaggio cane del Nord” and “Nomades du Nord”.
- Also known as
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- Nikki, il selvaggio cane del Nord
- Nomades du Nord
- La trappola di ghiaccio
- Nikki, észak vad kutyája
- Дикий пёс Севера
- Włóczęgi północy
- Nómadas del Norte
- Held des Nordens
- O Cão Selvagem do Norte
- ניקי
- כלבת הפרא
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Nikki, Wild Dog of the North FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Nikki, Wild Dog of the North, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nikki, Wild Dog of the North?
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was Nikki, Wild Dog of the North released?
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North was released on July 12, 1961.
Who directed Nikki, Wild Dog of the North?
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North was directed by Jack Couffer and Don Haldane.
More films by Jack Couffer Who is in the cast of Nikki, Wild Dog of the North?
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North stars Nikki, Jean Coutu as Andre Dupas and Émile Genest as Jacques Lebeau, among 7 credited actors.
Does Nikki, Wild Dog of the North have a post-credit scene?
No. Nikki, Wild Dog of the North has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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