The Call of the Wild

Year: 1972

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: English

Director: Ken Annakin

DramaFamilyAdventureWesternAction

John Thornton is a fearless U.S. mail carrier who seeks more than gold; he’s driven by a strong sense of right and wrong. He alone dares to navigate the treacherous 600‑mile winter trek from Skagway to Dawson, Alaska, and his loyal dog Buck stays by his side, helping him survive the harsh conditions.

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