The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog
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The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog

A boy and his sled dog against the elements.

5.6 / 10 1980 1h 40mG English
AdventureActionDramaTV Movie

Storyline

The story of a champion sled dog named Kavik who survives a plane crash in the wilds of Alaska and is found and cared for by a young boy named Andy Evans. But the dog's owner finds Kavik and takes him back to his home in Colorado where the dog escapes and embarks on a 2,000-mile odyssey in search of Andy.

Cast & Crew

Ronny Cox

Ronny Cox

Kurt Evans

Lead
Linda Sorensen

Linda Sorensen

Laura Evans

AI

Andrew Ian McMillan

Andy Evans

Chris Wiggins

Chris Wiggins

Dr. Vic Walker

John Ireland

John Ireland

George Hunter

IM

Iréna Mayeska

Edna Hunter

Murray Westgate

Murray Westgate

Mac

John Candy

John Candy

Pinky

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Peter Carter's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker