Balto - The Hero From Alaska (2011)
Overview
Norwegian documentary. The Norwegian owned dog Balto became a great hero and Hollywood star after bringing medicine and saving lives in the town of Nome, Alaska, during an epidemic in the winter of 1925. However, after a year of fame and touring the United States, followed a life of captivity and suffering. Luckily some people still had Balto in their hearts.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | no |
| Popularity | 0.2787 |
Directed By
Per Kristian Olsen
Crew
Per Kristian Olsen
Esben Holm
Anne M Svendsen
Cecilie Arder Skildheim
Marit Garfjeld
Tine Dahl
Silje Natvik
Jorunn Morkestrand
Lance Jensen
Amy Kaplan
Unni Ødegård
Reuben Sletten
Nils Petter Christensen
Ola Reibo
Berit Iren Apke
Harald Albrigtsen
Cecilie Arder Skildheim
Anne Svendsen
Kai Bårdsen
Ole W. Tvedt
TOP CAST
Tore Albrigtsen
Musher (Norway)
Jens Jensen
Musher (Norway)
Chrystie Salesky
Musher (Alaska)
Nils Norberg
Norwegian voice
Peter Svenonius
American voice
Laney Salisbury
Self
Sandra Sharp
Self
Janice Weiland
Self
Patricia Chargot
Self
Harvey Webster
Self
Simon Wells
Self
Laura Samuleson
Self
Lisa Magnus
Self
Howard Farley
Self
Maja Ramsey
Self
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