The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog (1980) - Turner Classic Movies

The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog


2h 1980

Brief Synopsis

A sort of "Lassie Come Home" set in the wilds of Alaska, this Canadian-made TV-movie followed the 2,000-mile odyssey of a champion sled dog in search of a youngster who once saved his life, and is based on Walt Morey's popular -- in Canada, at least -- children's adventure tale. Filmed entirely on l

Film Details

Also Known As
Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog
Genre
Adaptation
Adventure
Release Date
1980
Production Company
NBC Entertainment; Pantheon/Stanley Chase/Jon Slan Productions
Location
Alaska, USA; British Columbia, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

A sort of "Lassie Come Home" set in the wilds of Alaska, this Canadian-made TV-movie followed the 2,000-mile odyssey of a champion sled dog in search of a youngster who once saved his life, and is based on Walt Morey's popular -- in Canada, at least -- children's adventure tale. Filmed entirely on location in British Columbia and in Alaska.

Film Details

Also Known As
Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog
Genre
Adaptation
Adventure
Release Date
1980
Production Company
NBC Entertainment; Pantheon/Stanley Chase/Jon Slan Productions
Location
Alaska, USA; British Columbia, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States January 20, 1980