Nikki, Wild Dog of the North
“An unsurpassed wilderness adventure of three strange friends...a rugged man, a huge bear, and NIKKI - fighting king of a majestic breed!”
Synopsis
A family film about Nikki, a half-wolf, half-dog raised in the Yukon during the gold rush era. After being separated from her master, Nikki must fend for herself amidst bears, the harsh Yukon weather, and a trapper who wants her skin.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Couffer, Don Haldane
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Wright, Winston Hibler, James Oliver Curwood
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- Nikki, Wild Dog of the North
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Westminster Films, Walt Disney Productions, Cangary
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Couffer, Don Haldane
Ralph Wright, Winston Hibler, James Oliver Curwood
Oliver Wallace
Grant K. Smith
Winston Hibler
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Couffer
Director
Ralph Wright
Writer
Winston Hibler
Writer
Grant K. Smith
Editor
Don Haldane
Director
Winston Hibler
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nikki, Wild Dog of the North
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What is Nikki, Wild Dog of the North about?
A family film about Nikki, a half-wolf, half-dog raised in the Yukon during the gold rush era. After being separated from her master, Nikki must fend for herself amidst bears, the harsh Yukon weather, and a trapper who wants her skin.
Who directed Nikki, Wild Dog of the North?
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North was directed by Jack Couffer, Don Haldane.
Who stars in Nikki, Wild Dog of the North?
The principal cast of Nikki, Wild Dog of the North includes Jean Coutu, Émile Genest, Uriel Luft, Robert Rivard, Jacques Fauteux.
When was Nikki, Wild Dog of the North released and how long is it?
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Nikki, Wild Dog of the North?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nikki, Wild Dog of the North was composed by Oliver Wallace.