Alone in the Wilderness movie poster

Alone in the Wilderness

October 8, 2004 0h 57m 7.9/10 (82 votes)

Originally released in 2004. Alone in the Wilderness is a documentary/history film. directed by Dick Proenneke. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Dick Proenneke, Bob Swerer Jr., and Wendy Ishii

Synopsis

Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. The documentary covers his first year in-country, showing his day-to-day activities and the passing of the seasons as he sought to scratch out a living alone in the wilderness.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 8, 2004 21 years ago
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Runtime 0h 57m 57 minutes total
User Rating 7.9/10 Great (82 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Bob Swerer Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alone in the Wilderness about?

Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he ...

Who directed Alone in the Wilderness?

Alone in the Wilderness was directed by Dick Proenneke.

How long is Alone in the Wilderness?

Alone in the Wilderness has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).

When was Alone in the Wilderness released?

Alone in the Wilderness was released on October 8, 2004 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Alone in the Wilderness?

The main cast of Alone in the Wilderness includes Dick Proenneke, Bob Swerer Jr., Wendy Ishii, Pamela Guest, Bob Swerer Sr..