Wild Geese Calling
“All the thundering drama, romance of the best-selling novel!”
Synopsis
In the 1890s lumberjack John leaves Seattle for Alaska to look for gold. After he marries dancehall girl Sally, he finds she used to be in love with his best friend Blackie.
Top Cast
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Henry Fonda
John Murdock
Joan Bennett
Sally Murdock
Warren William
Blackie Bedford
Ona Munson
Clarabella
Barton MacLane
Pirate Kelly
Russell Simpson
Marshal Len Baker
Iris Adrian
Mazie
James C. Morton
Mack
Mary Field
Jennie Delaney
Charles Middleton
Doctor Jed Sloan
Paul Sutton
Manager
Stanley Andrews
Delaney
Grey Shadow
Jake, the dog
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Brahm
- Screenplay & Story
- Horace McCoy, Stewart Edward White
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Wild Geese Calling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Brahm
Horace McCoy, Stewart Edward White
Alfred Newman
Lucien Ballard
Walter Thompson
Darryl F. Zanuck, Harry Joe Brown
Department Leadership Roster
John Brahm
Director
Horace McCoy
Writer
Harry Joe Brown
Producer
Walter Thompson
Editor
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Geese Calling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wild Geese Calling about?
In the 1890s lumberjack John leaves Seattle for Alaska to look for gold. After he marries dancehall girl Sally, he finds she used to be in love with his best friend Blackie.
Who directed Wild Geese Calling?
Wild Geese Calling was directed by John Brahm.
Who stars in Wild Geese Calling?
The principal cast of Wild Geese Calling includes Henry Fonda, Joan Bennett, Warren William, Ona Munson, Barton MacLane.
When was Wild Geese Calling released and how long is it?
Wild Geese Calling was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Wild Geese Calling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Geese Calling was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Wild Geese Calling based on a book or true story?
Wild Geese Calling is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stewart Edward White".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Geese Calling?
Wild Geese Calling holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).