The Great Adventure (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1975, The Great Adventure is an adventure and western film directed by Gianfranco Baldanello, running about 98 minutes. “They Stood Together and Changed the Destiny of an Entire Frontier” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the American Gold Rush era, an orphaned boy and his wild dog who must battle against the Yukon wilderness and human greed to help save a frontier town.
Who’s in it. The Great Adventure stars Jack Palance as William Bates, Joan Collins as Sonia Kendall, Manuel de Blas as John McKenzie and Ricardo Palacios as Joe - Barkeeper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Great Adventure has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Adventure page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Adventure tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Adventure (1975)?
- In US, The Great Adventure is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Adventure worth watching?
- The Great Adventure holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Adventure?
- The Great Adventure stars Jack Palance, Joan Collins, Manuel de Blas, Ricardo Palacios and Remo De Angelis.
- When was The Great Adventure released?
- The Great Adventure was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.