Or the opposite....you see the film and never read the book.

I think I've watched this film over 50 times.  It played constantly, over and over on my VHS....when it came out.  I think I had dang near ever line memorized at one point.  One of Dennehey's greater roles IMO.

Hard to imagine the book doing all that for me at this point.  Just one of those times where the cinimetography, writing, acting of a piece, just all come together.

Your right, this is a classic, not to be missed.

Although Kawish is talkin' about the book....

Too funny though Solo....I too am remembering lines from the flick.


Many favs, but a couple that stick out in my mind...

..."Why you'd be the only meat out there for miles.  They'd come after you boy, just for the ugly fun of tearing you apart".

..."UGGGGHHHHHH!  Take the stick!  ....How do you cure boredom Tyler?  Adventure!"

As far as you can trust ikipedia....here's an intersting couple of snipits between Farley Mowat and some critics.... (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

Both the book and the movie were great !
Solotripper,
You are right,glad I am not the only one that thinks of that when I "mark" my territory 
I am going to have to get the movie on DVD.