The Call of the Wild (1972): Cast
The Call of the Wild is a 1972 drama western directed by Ken Annakin, starring Charlton Heston as John Thornton, Buck and Antonio Mayans. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Norsk Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Call of the Wild About?
The premise of The Call of the Wild without spoilers.
John Thornton is a fearless U.S. mail carrier who seeks more than gold; he’s driven by a strong sense of right and wrong. He alone dares to navigate the treacherous 600‑mile winter trek from Skagway to Dawson, Alaska, and his loyal dog Buck stays by his side, helping him survive the harsh conditions.
The Call of the Wild Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- german shepherd
- northern
- snow adventure
- alaska
- klondike
- films shot in finland
- 1970s films
- reference to skagway
- dog sledding
- yukon
- reference to dawson city
- thief
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- prospecting
- house
- male protagonist
- remake
- remade
- dog
- sled dog
- gold rush
- wolf
- dog sled
- tragedy
- based on novel
The Call of the Wild Cast & Characters
Charlton Heston leads the cast as John Thornton, with Buck as Buck and Antonio Mayans as Jack. Directed by Ken Annakin; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ken Annakin
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Charlton Heston as John Thornton - Buck as Buck
- Antonio Mayans as Jack
- Rik Battaglia as Dutch Harry
Also Starring in The Call of the Wild
· 24 more- Alfredo Mayo Judge Miller
- George Eastman Black Burton
- Juan Luis Galiardo Seze
- Sancho Gracia Taglish Charlie
- Michèle Mercier Calliope Laurent
- Luis Barboo
- Maria Rohm Mercedes
- Sverre Wilberg Colonel
- Alf Malland Constantine
- Raimund Harmstorf Pete
- Charly Bravo
- Per Tofte Runner
- Dan Fosse Old Miner
- Roy Bjørnstad Storeman
- Ola B. Johannessen Con Man
- Hans Stormoen Master of Ceremonies
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- Friedhelm Lehmann Charles
- Horst Heuck Hal
- Kåre Siem Piano Player
- Jody Hanson Alice
- Olov Pedersen Red Sweater
- Per Amvik Francois
- Torbjørn Halvorsen Perrault
- Jennifer Roberts Mollie
The Call of the Wild Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “L'appel de la forêt” and “La selva blanca”.
- Also known as
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- L'appel de la forêt
- La selva blanca
- Ruf der Wildnis
- A vadon szava
- Catástrofe nas Selvas
- Il richiamo della foresta
- Зов предков
- Κραυγή μέσα στο δάσος
- Volání divočiny
- 野性的呼唤
- Zew krwi
- 野性的呼喚
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- Zov divljine
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The Call of the Wild FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Call of the Wild, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Call of the Wild?
The Call of the Wild runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Call of the Wild released?
The Call of the Wild was released on November 30, 1972.
Who directed The Call of the Wild?
The Call of the Wild was directed by Ken Annakin.
More films by Ken Annakin Who is in the cast of The Call of the Wild?
The Call of the Wild stars Charlton Heston as John Thornton, Buck as Buck and Antonio Mayans as Jack, among 28 credited actors.
Does The Call of the Wild have a post-credit scene?
No. The Call of the Wild has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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