The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog (1980)

  • G
  • 01/20/1980 (US)
  • Adventure, Action, Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 40m

A boy and his sled dog against the elements.

Overview

The story of a champion Eskimo 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.

Peter Carter

Director

Walt Morey

Novel

Cast

Ronny Cox's headshot

Ronny Cox

Kurt Evans
Linda Sorensen's headshot

Linda Sorensen

Laura Evans
Andrew Ian McMillan's headshot

Andrew Ian McMillan

Andy Evans
Chris Wiggins's headshot

Chris Wiggins

Dr. Vic Walker
John Ireland's headshot

John Ireland

George Hunter
Iréna Mayeska's headshot

Iréna Mayeska

Edna Hunter
Murray Westgate's headshot

Murray Westgate

Mac
John Candy's headshot

John Candy

Pinky

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