Movie·1980·1h 40m
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog
A boy and his sled dog against the elements.
Directed By
Peter Carter
Country
Canada
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
George Malko
Producer
Stanley Chase, Patricia Johnston
Cinematography
Albert J. Dunk
Music
Harry Freedman
Editor
Eric Wrate
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
7 votes
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Cast
Ronny Cox
Kurt Evans
Linda Sorensen
Laura Evans
Andrew Ian McMillan
Andy Evans
Chris Wiggins
Dr. Vic Walker
John Ireland
George Hunter
Iréna Mayeska
Edna Hunter
Murray Westgate
Mac
John Candy
Pinky
John Yesno
Charley One-Eye
Cec Linder
Eddie
Joe Austin
Old Man
Heinrich
Kavik
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Crew
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