The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog
“A boy and his sled dog against the elements.”
Synopsis
The story of a champion sled dog named Kavik who survives a plane crash in the wilds of Alaska and is found and cared for by a young boy named Andy Evans. But the dog's owner finds Kavik and takes him back to his home in Colorado where the dog escapes and embarks on a 2,000-mile odyssey in search of Andy.
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1980 NBC promo The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-05
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Carter
- Screenplay & Story
- Walt Morey, George Malko
- Original Score
- Harry Freedman
- Original Title
- The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Stanley Chase-Jon Slan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Carter
Walt Morey, George Malko
Harry Freedman
Albert J. Dunk
Eric Wrate
Stanley Chase, Patricia Johnston, Gabriel Katzka, Jon Slan
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Carter
Director
Jon Slan
Producer
Albert J. Dunk
Director of Photography
Eric Wrate
Editor
Seamus Flannery
Production Design
Harry Freedman
Original Music Composer
George Malko
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog
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What is The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog about?
The story of a champion sled dog named Kavik who survives a plane crash in the wilds of Alaska and is found and cared for by a young boy named Andy Evans. But the dog's owner finds Kavik and takes him back to his home in Colorado where the dog escapes and embarks on a 2,000-mile odyssey in search of Andy.
Who directed The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog?
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog was directed by Peter Carter.
Who stars in The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog?
The principal cast of The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog includes Ronny Cox, Linda Sorensen, Andrew Ian McMillan, Chris Wiggins, John Ireland.
When was The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog released and how long is it?
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog was composed by Harry Freedman.
Is The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog based on a book or true story?
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walt Morey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog?
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).