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Richard Dreyfuss narrates this made-for-cable adaptation of the classic novel by Jack London. This particular version of the tale has been hailed as one of the most accurate dramatic presentations of ... read more read more...London's work. The story tells the exciting and often brutal tale of Buck, a dog who is stolen from his caring owner in California and sent to the Yukon, where he's forced into service as a sled dog by his new (and violent) masters. Rutger Hauer stars. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 31 min.

Directed by: Peter Svatek

Release Date: June 22, 1997

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  • March 8, 2008
    didn't keep perfectly with the book (Hallmark channel budget) but it is a fairly good adaption, if not lacking a bit in character development

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
February 28, 2002
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