A Cry in the Wild(1990)
A Cry in the Wild Synopsis
13-year-old Brian is the sole survivor of an unreported plane crash. Alone in the Yukon wilderness, Brian must learn to survive by his wits, find food and shelter, and brave wild, hungry animals until or if he is found.
A Cry in the Wild (1990) is a drama, family and adventure film directed by Mark Griffiths, released on June 1, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Jared Rushton, Pamela Sue Martin, Stephen Meadows and Ned Beatty. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Griffiths
- Writers:
- Gary Paulsen, Gary Paulsen, Catherine Cyran
- Producers:
- Julie Corman
- Cinematographer:
- Gregg Heschong
- Composer:
- Arthur Kempel
- Production:
- Concorde Pictures, Tessa Trust
- Revenue:
- $1
- Status:
- Released
A Cry in the Wild (1990) Trailer
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A Cry in the Wild Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jared Rushton
as Brian
Pamela Sue Martin
as Mom
Stephen Meadows
as Dad
Ned Beatty
as Pilot
Terence H. Winkless
as Boyfriend
- Louise Baker
Louise Baker
as Woman at Picnic
Deke Anderson
as Store Clerk
John Jakes
as Rescue Plane Pilot
- Lois Mallory
Lois Mallory
as Grandma
- Ollie Mann
Ollie Mann
as Grandpa
- Storm Cloud
Storm Cloud
as Wolf (uncredited)
- Shannon Frank
Shannon Frank
as Student on a Bus (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Mark Griffiths, written by Gary Paulsen, Gary Paulsen and Catherine Cyran, produced by Julie Corman.
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A Cry in the Wild Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 24 ratings.
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A Cry in the Wild – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Cry in the Wild?
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The main cast of A Cry in the Wild (1990) includes Jared Rushton, Pamela Sue Martin, Stephen Meadows, Ned Beatty and Terence H. Winkless. The film was directed by Mark Griffiths. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Cry in the Wild released?
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A Cry in the Wild was released on June 1, 1990 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is A Cry in the Wild worth watching?
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A Cry in the Wild (1990) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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