White Fang (1991)

Jack London's classic adventure story about the friendship developed between a Yukon gold hunter and the mixed dog-wolf he rescues from the hands of a man who mistreats him.

Director:

Randal Kleiser

Writers:

Jack London (novel), Jeanne Rosenberg (screenplay)

Stars:

Ethan Hawke, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Jed

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jed	...	White Fang
Klaus Maria Brandauer	...	Alex
Ethan Hawke	...	Jack
Seymour Cassel	...	Skunker
Susan Hogan	...	Belinda
James Remar	...	Beauty
Bill Moseley	...	Luke
Clint Youngreen	...	Tinker (as Clint B. Youngreen)
Pius Savage	...	Grey Beaver
Aaron Hotch	...	Little Beaver
Charles Jimmie Sr.	...	Older Indian
Clifford Fossman	...	Old Timer #1
Irvin Sogge	...	Old Timer #2
Tom Fallon	...	Prospector
Dick Mackey	...	Sled Dog Prospector

Storyline

Jack London's immortal tale of courage and survival comes to life amid the breathtaking beauty of the great Alaskan frontier. Ethan Hawke stars as a young man trying to fulfill his father's dying wish to find gold in the treacherous Yukon valley. His incredible Journey begins when he meets a veteran gold miner who guides young Jack to his father's claim. Along the way, Jack discovers a kindred spirit who will change his life forever a magnificent wolf-dog named White Fang. From the taming of a wolf, to the taming of the wild, he must find the courage to conquer his fears and become a man in this outdoor adventure.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel | boy and his dog | owner dog relationship | wolf hybrid | wolf dog | 

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Taglines:

Where civilization ends, their journey begins.

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Official Sites:

Disney's Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

White Fang

Filming Locations:

Haines, Alaska, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,640,712, 21 January 1991

Gross USA:

$34,793,160

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$34,793,160

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV, Hybrid Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title character was performed by Jed, an Alaskan Malamute-Canadian timber wolf hybrid, who also acted as "Wolf" in The Journey of Natty Gann (1985). Gary Winkler was his original owner. He later gave Jed to Clint Rowe to perform for cinematic productions.

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Goofs

The map at the beginning of the movie shows Juneau north of Skagway. In reality, Juneau is over a hundred miles south of Skagway.

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Quotes

[They have just finished burying Dutch]
Alex Larson: Let's move out.
Jack Conroy: Aren't you going to say anything?
Alex Larson: [pause] You know what?
Jack Conroy: What?
Alex Larson: I never really liked the bastard.

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Connections

Referenced in At the Movies: Intersection/The Air Up There/Body Snatchers/Iron Will/Hoop Dreams (1994)

User Reviews

Beautiful scenery

I adored this movie. Great cast especially Jed. I loved the set they filmed the movie. It's just breathtaking. It's cold but I would love to visit Alaska because of the beautiful land. It was cruel that they had Jed get into dog fighting.