A Cry in the Wild
Synopsis
13-year-old Brian is the sole survivor of an unreported plane crash. Alone in the Yukon wilderness, Brian must learn to survive by his wits, find food and shelter, and brave wild, hungry animals until or if he is found.
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A CRY IN THE WILD (1990) Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-05
Top Cast
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Jared Rushton
Brian
Pamela Sue Martin
Mom
Stephen Meadows
Dad
Ned Beatty
Pilot
Terence H. Winkless
Boyfriend
Louise Baker
Woman at Picnic
Deke Anderson
Store Clerk
John Jakes
Rescue Plane Pilot
Lois Mallory
Grandma
Ollie Mann
Grandpa
Storm Cloud
Wolf (uncredited)
Shannon Frank
Student on a Bus (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Griffiths
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Paulsen, Catherine Cyran
- Original Score
- Arthur Kempel
- Original Title
- A Cry in the Wild
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1
- Production Studios
- Concorde Pictures, Tessa Trust
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Griffiths
Gary Paulsen, Catherine Cyran
Arthur Kempel
Gregg Heschong
Carol Oblath
Julie Corman, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Corman
Producer
Arthur Kempel
Original Music Composer
Gregg Heschong
Director of Photography
Carol Oblath
Editor
Mark Griffiths
Director
Gary Paulsen
Screenplay
Catherine Cyran
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Cry in the Wild
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What is A Cry in the Wild about?
13-year-old Brian is the sole survivor of an unreported plane crash. Alone in the Yukon wilderness, Brian must learn to survive by his wits, find food and shelter, and brave wild, hungry animals until or if he is found.
Who directed A Cry in the Wild?
A Cry in the Wild was directed by Mark Griffiths.
Who stars in A Cry in the Wild?
The principal cast of A Cry in the Wild includes Jared Rushton, Pamela Sue Martin, Stephen Meadows, Ned Beatty, Terence H. Winkless.
When was A Cry in the Wild released and how long is it?
A Cry in the Wild was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
How much did A Cry in the Wild make at the box office?
A Cry in the Wild grossed $1 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Cry in the Wild?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Cry in the Wild was composed by Arthur Kempel.
Is A Cry in the Wild based on a book or true story?
A Cry in the Wild is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gary Paulsen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Cry in the Wild?
A Cry in the Wild holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).