Call Of The Wild

Starring: Charlton Heston, Raimund Harmstorf, Michele Mercier, et al.

Product Description

This beautifully made classic based on Jack London's story features Charlton Heston as John Thornton, a Klondike gold prospector in 1897 in the Yukon region of Canada during the Klondike Gold Rush. Thornton is trying to eke out a living in the harsh conditions of the Yukon along with his German Shephard companion, 'Buck'. Thornton and Buck endure many hazards and extreme conditions together, but Buck has his own story to tell. During the time when demand for good sled dogs was high, Buck was stolen from a California ranch and sold to work the Skagway to Dawson City route pulling mail and supplies. While trying to adapt to his harsh new life, Thornton finds Buck and befriends him, and the two (man and dog) form a lasting bond together. Tragedy strikes when Thornton is killed, but Buck avenges his master's death. The ending is emotional and heart wrenching. This is truly one of Heston's best films ever! Full of hardship, love and devotion, this is absolutely a timeless family classic! It will leave you in tears!. NTSC - Color - (4:3)

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 018713813756
• Release Date: January 2002
• Rating: Unrated (Not Rated)
• Publisher: Good Times Video
• Director: Ken Annakin
• Starring: Charlton Heston, Raimund Harmstorf, Michele Mercier, George Eastman, Sancho Garcia, Rik Battaglia, Maria Rohm
• Runtime: 1 hour, 42 minutes
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: Color; DVD; NTSC
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Buck realizes his potential.

The Call of the Wild 1972 PG 1h 40m “The Indians in this frozen land tell of a ghost dog that runs at the head of a wolf pack. – They are afraid. For it has more strength than any wolf, more cunning than any dog. No one knows from whence he came or why he stays.” It is summer in California, and Buck has it made as the family pet. That is, until it is discovered that he was worth his weight in gold or at least $75. He is sold to a broker who will take him to the K-l-o-n-d-i-k-e, where only dogs can do the work usually delegated to horses. There, Buck goes through many lives, trials, and tribulations, finally realizing his potential. On the way, he learns many concepts, from surprise to deceit and cunning; he also learns loyalty, devotion, and love. As he is growing, he feels the call of the wild. And so do we. Screen Play: Peter Welbeck Win Wells Peter Yeldham True to the book, this film holds nothing back. All the highlights of the original story are portrayed, and Charlton Heston has the main character, John Thornton, down to a tree. And unlike some Disney versions, we see Buck’s tribute and love for John.