The Call of the Wild
“Sweeping action-adventure.. against the perils of the frozen north!”
Synopsis
John Thornton, is a fearless man who's after more than gold; he wants to do what's right. Thornton works for the U.S. mail and is the only person daring and smart enough to figure out how to travel the deadly 600 miles from Skagway to Dawson, Alaska in the icy winter. His incredibly dog Buck is by his side and part of how he survives.
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Charlton Heston
John Thornton
Raimund Harmstorf
Pete
George Eastman
Black Burton
Maria Rohm
Mercedes
Juan Luis Galiardo
Seze
Sancho Gracia
Taglish Charlie
Friedhelm Lehmann
Charles
Horst Heuck
Hal
Rik Battaglia
Dutch Harry
Alf Malland
Constantine
Sverre Wilberg
Colonel
Olov Pedersen
Red Sweater
Per Amvik
Francois
Michèle Mercier
Calliope Laurent
Antonio Mayans
Jack
Luis Barboo
Alfredo Mayo
Judge Miller
Torbjørn Halvorsen
Perrault
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 20, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Alan Towers, Wyn Wells, Peter Yeldham, Jack London, Federico De Urrutia, Hubert Frank
- Original Score
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Original Title
- The Call of the Wild
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Spain, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Norsk Film, Oceania Film, Universal Pictures France, Ízaro Films, CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
Harry Alan Towers, Wyn Wells, Peter Yeldham, Jack London, Federico De Urrutia, Hubert Frank
Carlo Rustichelli
John Cabrera
Thelma Connell
Harry Alan Towers, Artur Brauner
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Annakin
Director
Harry Alan Towers
Producer
Artur Brauner
Producer
Harry Alan Towers
Writer
Wyn Wells
Writer
Peter Yeldham
Writer
Federico De Urrutia
Writer
Hubert Frank
Writer
Carlo Rustichelli
Original Music Composer
Thelma Connell
Editor
John Cabrera
Director of Photography
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
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Call of the Wild
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Call of the Wild about?
John Thornton, is a fearless man who's after more than gold; he wants to do what's right. Thornton works for the U.S. mail and is the only person daring and smart enough to figure out how to travel the deadly 600 miles from Skagway to Dawson, Alaska in the icy winter. His incredibly dog Buck is by his side and part of how he survives.
Who directed The Call of the Wild?
The Call of the Wild was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in The Call of the Wild?
The principal cast of The Call of the Wild includes Charlton Heston, Raimund Harmstorf, George Eastman, Maria Rohm, Juan Luis Galiardo.
When was The Call of the Wild released and how long is it?
The Call of the Wild was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Call of the Wild?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Call of the Wild was composed by Carlo Rustichelli.
Is The Call of the Wild based on a book or true story?
The Call of the Wild is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack London".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Call of the Wild?
The Call of the Wild holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).