Call of the Wild

Jack London’s immortal classic is brought to life in this excellent family film starring Charlton Heston as prospector John Thornton. During the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s, Thornton attempts to make a living and survive in the harsh climate of Alaska’s Yukon Region with the accompaniment of his faithful German shepherd, Buck. British adventure directed by Ken Annakin co-stars Michèle Mercier, Raimund Harmstorf, George Eastman, Maria Rohm. 99 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.