Nobody can escape the call of the wild and that doesn’t just apply to Harrison Ford. In the film of the same name and today’s TV tip, a dog actually plays the main role. If this sounds familiar: the adventure strip is based on a real classic book.
Today on TV: The Call of the Wild lets Harrison Ford and a dog go on adventures
The lovable, cuddly and extremely intelligent dog Buck actually lives a pretty quiet life in California. But then he is kidnapped and sold into the bitter cold of the far north. There was an absolute gold rush on the Klondike in the 1980s – and lack of sled dogs.
Buck manages to come to terms with the adverse conditions and first gets to know John Thornton (Harrison Ford) before he can make a living as a sled dog and prevail against the vicious pack leader. In the end, Buck and John go for a lot more bigger adventure together that takes them to the Yukon.
Based on a famous Jack London novel, Call of the Wild is a real feel-good movie
Does Call of the Wild sound vaguely familiar? This could be because we are dealing with one here Fabric from 1903 have to do with it, which has already been filmed several times. But while other versions feature Charlton Heston, for example, only this 2020 version has Harrison Ford at the start.
It’s truly a joy to watch the dog and man bond and make their way in the wilderness. In particular, the increasingly wild Buck is the focus of the film something that not many have: an animal protagonist who steals the show (even if some find the CGI dog creepy).
If you’re looking for more adventures now, should take a look at this gem. It is an absolutely outstanding classic based on Stephen King’s life and is said to have moved him to tears.
TV or stream: When and where is Call of the Wild coming?
RTL shows from 8:15 p.m Call of the Wild on TV, this Saturday, January 18th. The film then lasts until 10:15 p.m. and a repeat is shown on Sunday morning from 11:00 a.m.
Of course, the Harrison Ford film can also be streamed online, for example on Disney+if you have a subscription to the streaming flat rate. You can also find Call of the Wild on Apple TV, Maxdome and Co.
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