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The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog
“A boy and his sled dog against the elements.”
5.7 / 10• 1980• 1h 40m•G• 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
Kurt Evans
LeadLS
Linda Sorensen
Laura Evans
AI
Andrew Ian McMillan
Andy Evans
Chris Wiggins
Dr. Vic Walker
John Ireland
George Hunter
IM
Iréna Mayeska
Edna Hunter
Murray Westgate
Mac
John Candy
Pinky
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Peter Carter's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
