The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog (1980): Cast & Plot
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog is a 1980 adventure drama directed by Peter Carter, starring Heinrich as Kavik, Andrew Ian McMillan and John Ireland. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Peter Carter
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog About?
The premise of The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A boy and his sled dog battle the harsh Alaskan elements after a plane crash leaves the champion Eskimo sled dog Kavik stranded. Rescued and nurtured by young Andy Evans, Kavik is later reclaimed by his owner and taken to Colorado. The dog escapes and undertakes a 2,000‑mile journey back to the boy.
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- master dog relationship
- human dog relationship
- dog trainer
- sled dog
- dog sledding
- sled
- nursed back to health
- wolf dog
- dog sled
- talking to a dog
- lost dog
- missing dog
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- trained dog
- family dog
- playing with a dog
- woman dog relationship
- owner dog relationship
- man dog relationship
- escape
- chase
- dog rescue
- rescuing a dog
- pet and owner reunited
- dog and master reunited
- pet owner reunion
- german shepherd dog
- pet owner relationship
- boy
- dog
- dog actor
- based on novel
- character name in title
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog Cast & Characters
Heinrich leads the cast as Kavik, with Andrew Ian McMillan as Andy Evans and John Ireland as George Hunter. Directed by Peter Carter; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Carter
- Heinrich as Kavik
- Andrew Ian McMillan as Andy Evans
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John Ireland as George Hunter - Iréna Mayeska as Edna Hunter
Also Starring in The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog
· 8 more- Chris Wiggins Dr. Vic Walker
- Murray Westgate Mac
- Ronny Cox Kurt Evans
- Linda Sorensen Laura Evans
- John Candy Pinky
- Cec Linder Eddie
- John Yesno Charley One-Eye
- Joe Austin Old Man
More from Peter Carter
More films directed by Peter Carter: Highpoint, The Intruder Within, Klondike Fever and A Man Called Intrepid.
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog Plot Summary
What happens in The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kavik, a champion sled dog who had just won a race in Alaska, is sold for $4000 to George Hunter, a ruthless Seattle businessman with deep local interests. The plane carrying Kavik crashes into the snow-covered wilderness; the pilot is killed, and Kavik is left battered and near death.
The crash site is found by Andy Evans, a resourceful young boy living in Copper City. He struggles to get Kavik home and pleads with his parents to let the local doctor, Dr. Vic Walker, assess the dog. The doctor reluctantly examines Kavik, and the animal slowly recovers, forming a tentative bond with Andy.
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What kind of dog is Kavik?
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog Also Known As
Also known as “Kavik, der Schlittenhund”.
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- Kavik, der Schlittenhund
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The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog?
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog released?
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog was released on January 20, 1980.
Who directed The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog?
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog was directed by Peter Carter.
More films by Peter Carter Who is in the cast of The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog?
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog stars Heinrich as Kavik, Andrew Ian McMillan as Andy Evans and John Ireland as George Hunter, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog have a post-credit scene?
No. The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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