White Fang

I have always loved this movie. I thought I had it on VHS or laserdisc but I was remiss. I am currently in the process of introducing my 11 year old grandson to the fine art of enjoying movies on several levels. He is beginning to understand that there is much more to a good movie than special effects, car chases, and large explosions. He now appreciates a good storyline and acting more than the typical eye candy that accompanies most big budget efforts cranked out by Hollywood these days. Our current focus is presently on movies where animals play a significant role. After watching "Eight Below", "Seabiscuit", "Secretariat", "The Edge", and "The Ghost and the Darkness", he was hooked. He wanted to see all my movies where animals had meaty roles, where the storyline was based on or influenced by actual events, and anything where Bart (the bear) appeared (even if just a cameo). My immediate response to his request was; let's watch "White Fang" and "Iron Will". One has Bart the Bear and the other is based on true events. Right up his alley. So we searched through my VHS Tapes (approx 1000), my laserdiscs (approx 500) and my DVDs (approx 3000). I could not believe it. They were not in my collection. Without hesitation, we logged onto Amazon.com, ordered the DVDs, and were watching them 2 days later. Being an Amazon Prime member is awesome, shipping is free and fast. Well worth the annual membership fee. Back to "White Fang": my only comment is: "where is the widescreen version of the film?" A movie this good, with numerous fine learning opportunities for a young inquisitive mind regarding human behaviors and mores' needs a new release, most definitely in Blue ray. Other than that I was 100% satisfied with my purchase.

Excellent movie with Ethan Hawk; However, it is a work of fiction by Jack London. If you like this movie I would also recommend reading the following true accounts of dogs of the North:1. The Wild Northland, Being the Story of a Winter Journey: With Dogs, Across Northern North America2. Dogs of the American Aborigines (1920)3. By Eskimo Dog-sled and Kayak (1919)4. A Winter Circuit of Our Arctic Coast: A Narrative of a Journey with Dog-sleds Around the Entire Arctic Coast of Alaska (1920)5. The Sledge Dogs of the North (1901)If it is the Yukon gold part of the story you like in this movie, I would recommend reading the following true accounts of the Klondike:1. B00LYIG8Y4 Three Years in the Klondike 2. Two Women in the Klondike: The Story of a Journey to the Gold Field of Alaska3. Two Years in the Klondike and Alaskan Gold-fields (1898): A Thrilling Narrative of Personal Experiences and Adventures in the Wonderful Gold Regions of Alaska And the Klondike4. The Klondike Stampede (1899)5. The Pioneers of the Klondyke: Being an Account of Two Years Police Service on the Yukon

This movie is the best

Excellent movie for any age. Great story. Great acting.

“White fang” and “call of the wild” are considered Jack London’s two masterpieces. In many ways, they balance out because they are the same stories but in reverse. There are definitely elements of the book in this movie. But much of the harshness and the details from the wolf’s perspective are glossed over as you would expect from Disney. Nevertheless, it is a beautifully filmed and well acted movie. All the cast are stellar. Ethan Hawke has a clear chemistry with Jed, who plays white fang. As long as you don’t expect it to be too close to the classic book, it is very enjoyable. Probably too intense in places for young children. I would also recommend the Rutger Hauer version of “call of the wild” ( more accurate to the book) to compliment this film. Just remember that wolf/dog hybrids do NOT make for good pets in real life.

I was happy to find this movie on DVD. Old movie but good story.

This adaptation of Jack London's wilderness tale focuses on young Jack Conroy (Ethan Hawke), who has arrived in Alaska to search for a gold mine. When Jack encounters White Fang, a dog/wolf hybrid who has been cruelly treated by his owner, Beauty Smith (James Remar), he rescues the canine from the jaws of death during a fight with a fierce bulldog. Aided by his friend Alex Larson (Klaus Maria Brandauer), Jack nurses White Fang back to health, and the animal becomes a close companion to the men.

Great movie that although made in the 90's is still relevant today