John Thornton — The Call of the Wild Character Profile

About John Thornton

A prospector during the 1897 Klondike Gold Rush who forges a deep bond with his sled dog Buck to survive the harsh Yukon. He is ultimately killed by Yeehat Indians, prompting Buck's revenge.

John Thornton — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Charlton Heston

Appears in

The Call of the Wild (1972)

Role

Protagonist

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