The Call for the Wild - 1973

Akteurs: Charlton Heston, Michèle Mercier, Raimund Harmstorf, George Eastman, Maria Rohm

Dit is somer in California en Buck is die geliefde gesinshond. Dit is natuurlik tot daar uitgevind word dat hy goud werd is. Hy word aan 'n handelaar verkoop wat hom na Klondike sal neem, waar slegs honde die werk, wat gewoonlik deur perde verrig word, kan doen. Van hier af gaan Buck deur baie lewens, beproewinge, verdrukking en tog bereik hy sy volle potensiaal. Op hierdie weg, leer hy baie konsepte ken - van verrassing tot misleiding en sluheid. Hy leer ook van getrouheid, toewyding en liefde. Soos wat hy groei, ervaar hy al hoe meer die roep van die natuur. En so ook ons.

Getrou aan die boek, hou hierdie film niks terug nie. Al die hoogtepunte van die oorspronklike storie word hierin vasgevang. Die toneelspel is puik - veral die van Buck. Die hardewerk en tyd wat ingesit moes word om hierdie hond op te lei wys beslis, en die uitkoms is verbasend. Die einde is baie emosioneel en ek sou sê hierdie is 'n moet sien vir almal.

"The Indians in this frozen land tell of a ghost dog which runs at the head of a wolf pack. - They are afraid. For it has more strength than any wolf, more cunning than any dog. No one knows from whence he came or why he stays."

"The Indians in this frozen land tell of a ghost dog which runs at the head of a wolf pack. - They are afraid. For it has more strength than any wolf, more cunning than any dog. No one knows from whence he came or why he stays."

It is summer in California and Buck has it made as the family pet. That is until it is discovered that he was worth his wait in gold or at least $75. He is sold to a broker who will take him to the Klondike where only dogs can do the work usually delegated to horses. There Buck goes through many lives, trials, and tribulations finally realizing his potential. On the way he learns many concepts from surprise, to deceit, and cunning; he also learns loyalty, devotion, and love. As he is growing he feels the call of the wild. And so do we.
True to the book this film holds nothing back. All the highlights of the original story are portrayed and Charlton Heston has the main character, John Thornton down to a tee. And unlike some Disney versions we see Buts tribute and love for John. 

the acting in this film is superb especially by buck. The effort which must have gone into training this dog really shows and th outcome is astonishing. It inlcudes a relatively unknown cast with the exception of charlton heston (john thornton). The ending is very emotional in this family epic and i would say it is definately a must see film for everyone.

Actors: Charlton Heston, Michèle Mercier, Raimund Harmstorf, George Eastman, Maria Rohm

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