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25 April 1993 (USA)
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A young boy heads off to the Yukon after hearing tales about the Gold Rush, and he forms an unwavering...
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Nominated for Primetime Emmy.
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Vivendi Remains Mum On NBC Universal Sale
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Pitifully bad writing, atrocious score, and hackneyed acting
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Rick Schroder | ... | John Thornton |
| Gordon Tootoosis | ... | Charlie |
 | Duncan Fraser | ... | Red Fiske |
| Richard Newman | ... | Perrault |
| Brent Stait | ... | François |
 | Mia Sara | ... | Jessie Gosselin |
 | Eric McCormack | ... | Hal |
| Kerry Sandomirsky | ... | Mercedes |
| Tom Heaton | ... | Asa |
| Allan Lysell | ... | Charles |
| Vince Metcalfe | ... | Rupert |
| Marie Stillin | ... | Mary |
| Dayne Low | ... | Richard |
| Peter Bibby | ... | Casey |
| Bill Croft | ... | Stranger |
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Netherlands:93 min | USA:97 min
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Version of The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon (1997) (TV)
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When I saw the "Alan Smithee" credit for director, I knew I was in for a hard ride into the Yukon. London's classic novel is butchered mercilessly, and Rick Schroeder's voice over narration is often unintentionally hilarious. I had to wonder if the screenplay was the project of a round robin high school drama club; just absolutely turgid, predictable clichés at every turn.
The sets, which are supposed to be based on turn of the 20th century decor, are often way off, especially in one of the opening scenes at a mansion. I guess they figured conservative Christians would be watching and wouldn't notice such things (see other review from OK).
I'm only giving it two stars for the workmanlike, but sometimes nominally effective cinematography. This movie shouldn't happen to a dog.