White Fang and the Kid
White Fang and the Kid

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White Fang and the Kid

1978
Movie
91 min
English

The town drunk of Gallatin, Missouri is former outlaw Franky James, brother of Jesse James. He is reformed by a woman, a young boy and a dog. He helps rid the town of corrupt town boss Mr. Morgan.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Luigi CozziGenres: Adventure, Western

Plot Summary

In the Klondike gold rush, a young adventurer named "The Kid" teams up with a seasoned prospector and his loyal wolf-dog, White Fang. Together, they face harsh wilderness, rival claim jumpers, and the constant threat of starvation as they search for their fortune. Their bond is tested by the elements and the greed of others, but their resilience and courage see them through.

Critical Reception

White Fang and the Kid received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often being described as a somewhat generic and predictable Western adventure. While some appreciated the familiar themes and the presence of Franco Nero, others found the plot lacking originality and the pacing uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the straightforward adventure narrative and the iconic wolf-dog character.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent but uninspired Western adventure.

  • Lacks originality in plot and character development.

  • Familiar themes of survival and greed in the Klondike.

Google audience: Audience reception for White Fang and the Kid is largely unavailable through standard aggregate platforms. Based on limited available data and common genre expectations, viewers likely appreciated the classic adventure setup and the presence of White Fang, but may have found the execution to be standard fare for a Western of its era.

Fun Fact

The film is an Italian production, despite being set in the Klondike, and was released in some markets as 'The Great Adventure'.

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