Buck at the Edge of Heaven(1991)
Loosely based upon Jack London's novels, this is a canine adventure set in the wilderness of the far North, amidst gold diggers, outlaws and children-in-distress.
Movie: Buck at the Edge of Heaven
Top 10 Billed Cast
Wintrop
Dan
Bauman
Grandfather Thomas
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Natty
Andre Savall
Sceriff Stewart
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