A true work of art. I try and watch this at least once per year. Something about the sparse synth music mixed with the landscape makes me feel something special.
God...I saw this movie (at least 5 times) and everything changed. Absolutely beautiful movie in every sense. I was simply blown away by the opening sequence, and then was hooked. Isham's icy sparse, soaring, and compelling sound track. I loved how beautiful the cinematography was, and the subtle important messages it contained. Nothing was the same afterwards. I knew I had to see this northern land for myself. And I did over the next decade. It's now in the fabric of who I am.
+teachgold Oh, yes for me too. 1 of 3 movies I gave a perfect score. And the music in this is incredible. I love that early synthesizer sound, very raw and powerful.
This is one of my most favorite movies, and it's based on a great book as well. Really inspirational and moving. The kind of thing that changes you for the better.
This movie is one of my all-time favorites. I love the part of the take off scene just before this where, in between engine sputters, Rosie says, "This one is it" [engine sputtering] "I feel it" [more engine sputtering]. Got to love that beat up Dehaviland Beaver with the plywood door. LOL.
The plane used in this scene was 'dressed up' to look like it did, and was actually a nicely painted aircraft flying for Taku air. The red paint you see on it is part of the original scheme. They replaced the cargo door with a plywood one for the film and removed the cowling, along with other decorative effects, like the blue door and faux 'little air' logo. It was involved in two serious crashes, one of which the aircraft flipped over during a water landing and several people drowned, and then the aircraft was recovered and flew again before another crash killed its pilot in '96. Apparently the remains are still owned by someone as recently as 2009, but it's either not flyable or is in storage.
When I was teaching Science in school in San Francisco back in the '90's, the 8th graders always had a two day lag before graduation, when grades were already recorded, so I showed this film to them. It was a Catholic school with many Chinese American students and I warned them that there would be a nude scene, in a serious voice. The boy's eyes lit up. Later in the film was the scene where he takes off his clothes and runs inside the pack of wolves. There were always groans of disappointment though all you could see was the actor's white rear end. Now I'm teaching Science again, in Prague, and am reminded to show this film again. I hope it is on RUclips in its entirety. Thanks!
Growing up I watched this movie so much. I would look at my national geographic books and look at all the places to visit in the world, and always dreamed of seeing them all. Funny, as I got older this movie was watched less and less, and the adventure in me became more and more practical. Not till recently did I rediscover that little fire for adventure and freedom I once had as a child. We grow into our jobs, and responsibilities and forget our dreams for a while. I gotta get out there and see all those places I promised myself I would see.
I saw this at the cinema at River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg Virginia the last day it was showing, it was 1984? and I had about $USD4 and that was it for that month financially. I was eight or nine years old and I knew leaving and waiting on the bus afterwards what my life would be.
I remember a substitute teacher showing this to our class on a rainy day. I could never remember the name and I always wanted to watch it again cause it moved me. Then I was watching a joe rogan podcast with a research biologist who referenced this film. If you want to see that interview, search on RUclips “ I lived with a pack of wolves joe rogan.”
dont make em like this anymore. brilliantly cast also. Witness Harrison FoRd, Never Cry Wolf and The Big Blue Jean Reno the best movies ever, all made in the 80s.
No kidding! Jury - rigged to the max! This came out in 1983, so Hiscocks could have seen it. They even used scenes from this movie in "The immortal Beaver" movie. Used them to show how rugged the Beaver is. This movie and Immortal Beaver are wonderful movies. Look for them on Amazon.com. Cheers!
It was actually a nicely conditioned aircraft dressed up for the film, sadly. That particular plane was owned by the Army after production and then later went into civilian ownership, finding its way to 'Taku air' prior to the film. Not sure if it was purchased for the film or what the deal was, but the red paint splotches you see in the movie are apparently some of the original paint scheme for Taku air. It was mostly destroyed in a 1996 crash on Elfin Island that killed the pilot.
A true work of art. I try and watch this at least once per year. Something about the sparse synth music mixed with the landscape makes me feel something special.
This is music before todays technology existed. Think about it ;) :) I remember this movie in the theatre xo
Same here, I also read the book about every other year.
I waited on Mark Isham at a restaurant in ‘94
God...I saw this movie (at least 5 times) and everything changed. Absolutely beautiful movie in every sense.
I was simply blown away by the opening sequence, and then was hooked. Isham's icy sparse, soaring, and compelling sound track. I loved how beautiful the cinematography was, and the subtle important messages it contained. Nothing was the same afterwards. I knew I had to see this northern land for myself. And I did over the next decade. It's now in the fabric of who I am.
This movie and soundtrack are a masterpiece and should be shown in every school
Nancy Desch one of my teachers played it for us and I was hooked
One of the best movies ever made. Love Canada.
pat smith No no no. THE best movie ever made.
Indeed.
One of my favorites. And my second introduction to Mark Isham, after "Vapor Drawings."
Remember loving this movie as a child. Asked my dad if he would lime to watch it for nostalgia sake. He says.... "Good Idea." 😄😄😄
This is number one with a bullet as my all time favorite movie.
+teachgold Oh, yes for me too. 1 of 3 movies I gave a perfect score. And the music in this is incredible. I love that early synthesizer sound, very raw and powerful.
I was Mark Isham's waiter once at an O-Charley's restaurant. :)
Bullet is iconic, no doubt, mine would be 187 and Ravenous, music on par with this.
We would watch this movie as kids. I LOVED the music in this. I always remembered the opening sequence music and how cool it just was.
With my eyes still shut I realized we were still alive, but this was only the beginning.
- this is tattooed on my US Navy anchor on my right arm.
This is one of my most favorite movies, and it's based on a great book as well. Really inspirational and moving. The kind of thing that changes you for the better.
best cinematography known to man....
Favorite movie of all time.
This movie is one of my all-time favorites. I love the part of the take off scene just before this where, in between engine sputters, Rosie says, "This one is it" [engine sputtering] "I feel it" [more engine sputtering]. Got to love that beat up Dehaviland Beaver with the plywood door. LOL.
The plane used in this scene was 'dressed up' to look like it did, and was actually a nicely painted aircraft flying for Taku air. The red paint you see on it is part of the original scheme. They replaced the cargo door with a plywood one for the film and removed the cowling, along with other decorative effects, like the blue door and faux 'little air' logo.
It was involved in two serious crashes, one of which the aircraft flipped over during a water landing and several people drowned, and then the aircraft was recovered and flew again before another crash killed its pilot in '96. Apparently the remains are still owned by someone as recently as 2009, but it's either not flyable or is in storage.
Best movie of all time.
Brings back memories watching this movie with my Dad as a kid.
When I was teaching Science in school in San Francisco back in the '90's, the 8th graders always had a two day lag before graduation, when grades were already recorded, so I showed this film to them. It was a Catholic school with many Chinese American students and I warned them that there would be a nude scene, in a serious voice. The boy's eyes lit up. Later in the film was the scene where he takes off his clothes and runs inside the pack of wolves. There were always groans of disappointment though all you could see was the actor's white rear end. Now I'm teaching Science again, in Prague, and am reminded to show this film again. I hope it is on RUclips in its entirety. Thanks!
Epic movie. I cannot even believe it was done by Disney.
Growing up I watched this movie so much. I would look at my national geographic books and look at all the places to visit in the world, and always dreamed of seeing them all. Funny, as I got older this movie was watched less and less, and the adventure in me became more and more practical. Not till recently did I rediscover that little fire for adventure and freedom I once had as a child. We grow into our jobs, and responsibilities and forget our dreams for a while. I gotta get out there and see all those places I promised myself I would see.
Use to always put this on in the morning to help me wake up
I saw this at the cinema at River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg Virginia the last day it was showing, it was 1984? and I had about $USD4 and that was it for that month financially. I was eight or nine years old and I knew leaving and waiting on the bus afterwards what my life would be.
I remember a substitute teacher showing this to our class on a rainy day. I could never remember the name and I always wanted to watch it again cause it moved me. Then I was watching a joe rogan podcast with a research biologist who referenced this film. If you want to see that interview, search on RUclips “ I lived with a pack of wolves joe rogan.”
dont make em like this anymore. brilliantly cast also. Witness Harrison FoRd, Never Cry Wolf and The Big Blue Jean Reno the best movies ever, all made in the 80s.
Could anyone help me by telling me were. Can I find the full movie for never cry wolf ?! Please
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That is one beat up Dash 2! If old Dick Hiscocks saw that, would he be surprised?
No kidding! Jury - rigged to the max! This came out in 1983, so Hiscocks could have seen it. They even used scenes from this movie in "The immortal Beaver" movie. Used them to show how rugged the Beaver is. This movie and Immortal Beaver are wonderful movies. Look for them on Amazon.com. Cheers!
It was actually a nicely conditioned aircraft dressed up for the film, sadly. That particular plane was owned by the Army after production and then later went into civilian ownership, finding its way to 'Taku air' prior to the film. Not sure if it was purchased for the film or what the deal was, but the red paint splotches you see in the movie are apparently some of the original paint scheme for Taku air.
It was mostly destroyed in a 1996 crash on Elfin Island that killed the pilot.
very whimsicle...almost vangelis like.