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Writers (WGA):
Jack London (novel)
Christopher Lofton (teleplay)
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Release Date:
25 April 1993 (USA) more
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A young boy heads off to the Yukon after hearing tales about the Gold Rush, and he forms an unwavering... more | add synopsis
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Nominated for Primetime Emmy. more
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Pitifully bad writing, atrocious score, and hackneyed acting more (2 total)

Cast

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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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Pitifully bad writing, atrocious score, and hackneyed acting, 25 October 2009
2/10
Author: jungophile from United States

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.

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