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Release Year1961
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Family
Votes19
DirectorJack Couffer, Don Haldane
WritersRalph Wright, Winston Hibler
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsNikki, Wild Dog of the North
About Nikki, Wild Dog of the North
A family film about Nikki, a half-wolf, half-dog raised in the Yukon during the gold rush era. After being separated from her master, Nikki must fend for herself amidst bears, the harsh Yukon weather, and a trapper who wants her skin.
Directed by Jack Couffer, Don Haldane, Nikki, Wild Dog of the North leans on a strong ensemble — Jean Coutu, Émile Genest, Uriel Luft — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1961.
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