The Spell of the Yukon(1996)
The Spell of the Yukon Synopsis
This documentary tells the haunting story of the Klondike Gold Rush in legendary Dawson City. Peppered with Robert Service poems read by New Zealand-born Hollywood actor Russell Crowe, the film recounts how stampedes of fortune seekers came to the Yukon from far and wide in 1897. Less than half of the 100,000 adventurers ever finished the treacherous journey. Archival photographs re-create the saga of the Klondike, including stories from the deadly Chilkoot Pass and Dawson City itself, where fortunes were made and lost overnight. With a personal stake and a sense of wonder, filmmaker Rita Roy discovers a territory still vibrant with legends, and miners still panning for gold under the spell of the harsh yet stunning wilderness.
The Spell of the Yukon (1996) is a documentary film directed by Rita Roy, released on January 1, 1996 with a runtime of 44m. It stars Rita Roy and Russell Crowe.
- Director:
- Rita Roy
- Producers:
- Rita Roy, Sam Grana
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
The Spell of the Yukon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Rita Roy, produced by Rita Roy and Sam Grana.
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The main cast of The Spell of the Yukon (1996) includes Rita Roy and Russell Crowe. The film was directed by Rita Roy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Spell of the Yukon released?
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The Spell of the Yukon was released on January 1, 1996 and runs for 44m.