White Fang to the Rescue

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White Fang to the Rescue
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Directed by Tonino Ricci
Written by Sandro Continenza
Giovanni Simonelli
Produced by Edmondo Amati
Starring Maurizio Merli
CinematographyGiovanni Bergamini
Music by Carlo Rustichelli
Release date
1974
Language Italian

Zanna Bianca alla riscossa (internationally released as White Fang to the Rescue) is a 1974 Italian adventure film directed by Tonino Ricci. [1] It is an unofficial sequel of Lucio Fulci's 1973 film White Fang , in which Ricci was second unit director. [2] The film received mixed reviews. [2]

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Plot

In late 19th century Canada, Benjamin Dover, a prospector, is robbed and killed by two outlaws. His friend Burt Halloway, takes over the responsibility for bringing up Benjamin's son, Kim. With the aid of his wolf dog, a "man's best friend", they track down the outlaws and recover the precious metal.

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References

  1. Centro sperimentale di cinematografia. Bianco e nero, Volume 36. Il castoro, 1975.
  2. 1 2 Marco Giusti (2007). Dizionario del western all'italiana. Mondadori, 2007. ISBN   978-88-04-57277-0.