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White Fox
Three brothers of Jang-Su, Man-Su, and Jong-Su, and Bo-Ki, Su-Ni, and Jang-Su's wife Sam-Ok live together. A group of bandits kidnap Sam-Ok and demands that Jang-Su bring the skin of the white fox. Three brothers succeed in killing the white fox, but the evil spirit of the white fox begins to haunt them. The dead white fox gets incarnated as Sam-Ok, who is killed by three brothers, and Jin-Jin, an incarnated female white fox, marries Man-Su. Jin-Jin kills Bo-Ki who knew she is a fox, and kills also Man-Su and Jong-Su. Su-Ni succeeds in killing the evil fox which tried to kill her, also.
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Plot Summary
In the rugged Yukon Territory during the Gold Rush, a young man named Jack London inherits a wild wolf-dog named White Fang from his father. Jack must tame the fierce animal and protect his inheritance from a greedy rival who wants to claim both the gold and White Fang for himself. Their bond deepens as they face the harsh wilderness and human treachery together.
Critical Reception
The 1973 adaptation of Jack London's classic novel 'White Fang' received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised its adventurous spirit and the performance of Franco Nero, though some found the plot to be somewhat predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the animal-centric story and the scenic outdoor settings.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its adventurous narrative and evocative Yukon setting.
Franco Nero's performance as the protagonist was generally well-received.
Some critics found the adaptation to be a somewhat generic retelling of the classic story.
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Fun Fact
This film is one of several adaptations of Jack London's 1906 novel 'White Fang', with earlier notable versions including a 1925 silent film and a 1936 film starring Clark Gable.
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