Silver Wolf
“A Wolf and a Snowboarder team up for the ride of theirs lives.”
Synopsis
A boy learns to deal with personal loss by making friends with a wild animal in this drama for the entire family. Jesse is a 16-year-old who is trying to put his life back together after the death of his father, who died while trying to rescue him in the wilderness. Jesse goes to live with his Uncle Roy, who lives in the rugged mountains of Washington State. While exploring, Jesse finds and rescues a wolf who has been seriously wounded; Jesse bonds with the animal, and while Roy understands the dangers of trying to tend to a wild animal, reluctantly allows Jesse to keep him. Jesse, who is fond of snowboarding, teaches the wolf to be his partner in skijoring, a sport in which a dog is used to haul a man on skis. John Rockwell the owner of a ranch, has different plans for the animal; he sees the wolf as a threat to his stock and is determined to see that the animal is put down.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Svatek
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Amo
- Original Score
- Robert Carli
- Original Title
- Silver Wolf
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- A Boy and His Wolf Productions, Silver Wolf Films, Legacy Filmworks, Blue Rider Pictures, GFT Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Svatek
Michael Amo
Robert Carli
David Mitchell, Curtis Petersen
David Legault, Denis Papillon
Walter Josten, Deboragh Gabler, Gary Howsam
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Svatek
Director
Michael Amo
Writer
David Legault
Editor
Deboragh Gabler
Producer
Katherine Hatton
Production Design
Robert Carli
Original Music Composer
Curtis Petersen
Director of Photography
Marc Akerstream
Stunt Coordinator
Denis Papillon
Editor
Gary Howsam
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silver Wolf
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What is Silver Wolf about?
A boy learns to deal with personal loss by making friends with a wild animal in this drama for the entire family. Jesse is a 16-year-old who is trying to put his life back together after the death of his father, who died while trying to rescue him in the wilderness. Jesse goes to live with his Uncle Roy, who lives in the rugged mountains of Washington State. While exploring, Jesse finds and rescues a wolf who has been seriously wounded; Jesse bonds with the animal, and while Roy understands the dangers of trying to tend to a wild animal, reluctantly allows Jesse to keep him. Jesse, who is fond of snowboarding, teaches the wolf to be his partner in skijoring, a sport in which a dog is used to haul a man on skis. John Rockwell the owner of a ranch, has different plans for the animal; he sees the wolf as a threat to his stock and is determined to see that the animal is put down.
Who directed Silver Wolf?
Silver Wolf was directed by Peter Svatek.
Who stars in Silver Wolf?
The principal cast of Silver Wolf includes Michael Biehn, Roy Scheider, Shane Meier, Kimberley Warnat, Lynda Boyd.
When was Silver Wolf released and how long is it?
Silver Wolf was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Silver Wolf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silver Wolf was composed by Robert Carli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silver Wolf?
Silver Wolf holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).