The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog

January. 20,1980      G
Rating:
4.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Ronny Cox as  Kurt Evans
Linda Sorensen as  Laura Evans
Chris Wiggins as  Dr. Vic Walker
John Ireland as  George Hunter
Murray Westgate as  Mac
John Candy as  Pinky
Cec Linder as  Eddie

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Reviews

Acensbart
1980/01/20

Excellent but underrated film

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Contentar
1980/01/21

Best movie of this year hands down!

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BallWubba
1980/01/22

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

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Jenna Walter
1980/01/23

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

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emm
1980/01/24

Whether or not you're familiar with KAVIK THE WOLF DOG, you will know that John Candy makes an appearance starting at the Gulf station (the video box fails to mention his name!). Still, this is a mighty rare "family" movie, but even the rarest of the rare can have the hiccups. The story involves a twelve-year old boy who finds and cares for a prize-winning companion. Redeemed by a life-death learning situation, a couple of miracles, and a dealing with loss, the movie suddenly gets into a flat sheet of frozen ice. Is this the next excuse for another WILD AMERICA episode with Marty Stouffer, or is it the director's fault? The midsection is a terrible embarrassment for the heartwarming and gentle story that teaches a lesson. It feels like you're at the drive-in theater, which was a host to several cheap wilderness flicks. This is exactly one of them, but check this out only if you like John Candy to appear in something different rather than comedies.

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