“A Cry in the Wild” is a movie from the year 1990. It is based on Gary Paulsen’s novel “Hatchet”, featuring actor Jared Rushton as Brian, a boy who survives a plane crash in Canada with only a hatchet given to him by his mother. The movie is packed with action and adventure, and presents interesting facts about its production and filming locations.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “A Cry in the Wild” took place in various locations in California, USA. Specifically, the movie was shot in Quincy, California, USA, Plumas National Forest, California, USA, and Plumas Pines Center, Quincy, California, USA. The filming process happened from August 17, 1989, to October 13, 1989.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jared Rushton | Brian |
| Pamela Sue Martin | Mom |
| Stephen Meadows | Dad |
| Ned Beatty | Pilot |
| Terence H. Winkless | Boyfriend |
| Louise Baker | Woman at picnic |
| Deke Anderson | Store Clerk |
| John Jakes | Rescue plane pilot |
| Lois Mallory | Grandma |
| Ollie Mann | Grandpa |
| Storm Cloud | Wolf (uncredited) |
| Shannon Frank | Student on Bus (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The lead actor in this movie, Jared Rushton, had previously co-starred with David Moscow in the movie “Big” in 1988. Fascinatingly, David Moscow also featured in the sequel to “A Cry in the Wild” named “White Wolves: A Cry in the Wild II” 1993.
- There is a visible goof in the movie. Approximately 51 minutes into the film, when the bear walks past Brian’s camp at night, an inverted reflection of the campfire appears, strangely floating in the air at the center of the screen.
- “A Cry in the Wild” is followed by a sequel named “White Wolves: A Cry in the Wild II” in 1993.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Plumas National Forest, California, USA
- Latitude: 39.9310666
- Longitude: -120.8131449
- Place ID: ChIJI-PDCGJcnIARYpW_xvazXjk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Plumas National Forest, Junction Road, Quincy, CA 95971, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Plumas Pines Center, Quincy, California, USA
- Latitude: 39.9368571
- Longitude: -120.936985
- Place ID: ChIJa9ZEZN74nIARHE22-223CFg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 50 E Main St, Quincy, CA 95971, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
