The Snow Walker

2003
PG
1h 43m

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

12K

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Barry Pepper and Annabella Piugattuk in The Snow Walker (2003)

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A pilot and his passenger struggle for survival after crashing in the Arctic tundra.A pilot and his passenger struggle for survival after crashing in the Arctic tundra.A pilot and his passenger struggle for survival after crashing in the Arctic tundra.

Director
- Charles Martin Smith
Writers
- Charles Martin Smith
- Farley Mowat
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

12K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Charles Martin Smith
Writers
- Charles Martin Smith
- Farley Mowat
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 9 wins & 24 nominations

Videos1

Trailer 1:57

The Snow Walker

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Trivia
Guards armed with tranquilizer guns were on set to protect cast and crew from polar bears, one of which interrupted filming when it charged the set.

Goofs
With catastrophic engine failure, aircraft (particularly 1940's Norseman, built specifically for rugged bush flying) don't generally lose steering control. The failed engine, after blowing a head gasket would shut down almost immediately, not continue to run. The aircraft would glide with stability even though the engine wouldn't be running, and it wouldn't be very difficult to control, because the engine systems are completely separate from the cable/pulley control-surface systems.

Quotes
Kanaalaq: Walk well, my brother.

Connections
Edited into Make the Movie Live the Movie (2004)

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Review

Featured review

9/10

Spectacular story of survival and redemption

Terrific cast and subtle direction from Martin makes for an emotional journey in Canada's high arctic. I was quite impressed with the casting, especially the lead Inuit girl. In many ways, the partnership of Pepper and the young Innu girl elevate this film above the standard plot.

Its unexpected poignancy in dealing with spiritual matters and the theme of redemption of Charlie Halliday's special blend of charm and arrogance deserves special mention.

It would have been easy for this film to degenerate into melodrama, but the cast and director continue striving towards offering the audience mature and interesting choices.

Score was a titch "movie-lite", but that is a small quibble. Kudos to entire production for bringing this astonishing vision to fruition.