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For the 1972 documentary, see Cry of the Wild.
A Cry in the Wild Directed by Mark Griffiths Produced by Roger Corman
Julie CormanWritten by Gary Paulsen
Catherine CyranStarring Jared Rushton
Pamela Sue Martin
Stephen Meadows
Ned BeattyMusic by Arthur Kempel Cinematography Greg Heschong Editing by Carol Oblath Distributed by Concorde Productions
MGM Home EntertainmentRelease date(s) 1990 Language English A Cry in the Wild is a 1990 film based on the book Hatchet, written by Gary Paulsen. The film stars Jared Rushton as Brian. It spawned three sequels: White Wolves: A Cry in the Wild II; White Wolves II: Legend of the Wild; and White Wolves III: Cry of the White Wolf.
Plot
The movie opens up with Brian and his mother getting a package. She later gives it to Brian revealing it to be a hatchet at the airport. When Brian gets on the single engine plane with the pilot they have a short conversation. The pilot lets Brian fly the plane and Brian enjoys it. The pilot has a heart attack and dies. The plane crashes in the wilderness of Canada, Brian has to try and survive, all while dealing with his parents' divorce.
External links
Categories:- 1990 films
- English-language films
- Films based on novels
- Wolves in film
- 1990s drama film stubs
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