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The Call of the Wild (1972): movie guide
The Call of the Wild (1972) is a Adventure, Drama, Family running about 100 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.1/10 from 68 votes. Notable cast includes Charlton Heston, Raimund Harmstorf, George Eastman, Maria Rohm. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1972-11-30
- Runtime: 100 min
- TMDB: 6.1/10
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1972-11-30
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What is The Call of the Wild about?
John Thornton, is a fearless man who's after more than gold; he wants to do what's right. Thornton works for the U.S. mail and is the only person daring and smart enough to figure out how to travel the deadly 600 miles from Skagway to Dawson, Alaska in the icy winter. His incredibly dog Buck is by his side and part of how he survives.
Cast highlights
The Call of the Wild features Charlton Heston, Raimund Harmstorf, George Eastman, Maria Rohm, Juan Luis Galiardo, Sancho Gracia. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1972-11-30. Runtime: 100 minutes. TMDB score: 6.1/10 (68 votes). Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family, Western. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Call of the Wild on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Call of the Wild?
- The Call of the Wild is listed as Adventure, Drama, Family, Western on TMDB.
- How long is The Call of the Wild?
- The Call of the Wild runs about 100 minutes.
- Who stars in The Call of the Wild?
- Cast highlights include Charlton Heston, Raimund Harmstorf, George Eastman, Maria Rohm, Juan Luis Galiardo, Sancho Gracia.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Call of the Wild?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Call of the Wild?
