The Spell of the Yukon
Synopsis
This documentary tells the haunting story of the Klondike Gold Rush in legendary Dawson City. Peppered with Robert Service poems read by New Zealand-born Hollywood actor Russell Crowe, the film recounts how stampedes of fortune seekers came to the Yukon from far and wide in 1897. Less than half of the 100,000 adventurers ever finished the treacherous journey. Archival photographs re-create the saga of the Klondike, including stories from the deadly Chilkoot Pass and Dawson City itself, where fortunes were made and lost overnight. With a personal stake and a sense of wonder, filmmaker Rita Roy discovers a territory still vibrant with legends, and miners still panning for gold under the spell of the harsh yet stunning wilderness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rita Roy
- Original Score
- Milan Kymlička
- Original Title
- The Spell of the Yukon
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rita Roy
Milan Kymlička
Rita Roy
Rita Roy, Sam Grana, Don Haig
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Rita Roy
Director
Rita Roy
Editor
Rita Roy
Producer
Sam Grana
Producer
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is The Spell of the Yukon about?
This documentary tells the haunting story of the Klondike Gold Rush in legendary Dawson City. Peppered with Robert Service poems read by New Zealand-born Hollywood actor Russell Crowe, the film recounts how stampedes of fortune seekers came to the Yukon from far and wide in 1897. Less than half of the 100,000 adventurers ever finished the treacherous journey. Archival photographs re-create the saga of the Klondike, including stories from the deadly Chilkoot Pass and Dawson City itself, where fortunes were made and lost overnight. With a personal stake and a sense of wonder, filmmaker Rita Roy discovers a territory still vibrant with legends, and miners still panning for gold under the spell of the harsh yet stunning wilderness.
Who directed The Spell of the Yukon?
The Spell of the Yukon was directed by Rita Roy.
Who stars in The Spell of the Yukon?
The principal cast of The Spell of the Yukon includes Rita Roy, Russell Crowe.
When was The Spell of the Yukon released and how long is it?
The Spell of the Yukon was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spell of the Yukon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spell of the Yukon was composed by Milan Kymlička.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spell of the Yukon?
The Spell of the Yukon holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).