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A Cry in the Wild
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Wikipedia article
'A Cry in the Wild' is a 1990 American coming-of-age survival drama film based on the book 'Hatchet', written by Gary Paulsen. The film stars Jared Rushton as Brian, Pamela Sue Martin as Brian's mom, Stephen Meadows as Brian's dad, and Ned Beatty as the pilot. It spawned three sequels: 'White Wolves: A Cry in the Wild II'; 'White Wolves II: Legend of the Wild'; and 'White Wolves III: Cry of the White Wolf'.
Plot
Brian Robeson and his mother receive a package. She later gives it to Brian revealing it to be a hatchet at the airport. When Brian gets on the single engine plane with the pilot they have a short conversation.
The pilot lets Brian fly the plane and Brian enjoys it. However, when the pilot has a heart attack and dies, the plane crashes in the wilderness of the Yukon, leaving Brian to try to survive, all while dealing with his parents' divorce.
Cast
* Jared Rushton as Brian Robeson
* Pamela Sue Martin as Brian's mother
* Stephen Meadows as Brian's father
* Ned Beatty as Plane pilot
Release
The film was originally released in 1990. On September 23, 1991, it aired for the first time on television in the United States on PBS as part of the series 'WonderWorks'.
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics.
References
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