Bear Island (1979)
English adventure film directed by Don Sharp
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m 118 min
- Released
- 1 November 1979
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Bear Island has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 1 November 1979. It is directed by Don Sharp and stars Donald Sutherland, Vanessa Redgrave and Richard Widmark.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Don Sharp
- Cast
- Donald Sutherland, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Widmark, Christopher Lee, Lloyd Bridges, August Schellenberg, Bruce Greenwood, Michael Collins, Barbara Parkins, Lawrence Dane, Michael J. Reynolds
- Cinematography
- Alan Hume
- Music
- Robert Farnon
- Written by
- David Butler, Don Sharp
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- CAD 12.1 million
- Based on
- Bear Island
- Set in
- Norway
- Filmed in
- Pinewood Studios
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 1 November 1979
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Bear Island?
Bear Island has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes, or 118 min.
When did Bear Island release?
Bear Island released on 1 November 1979.
Who directed Bear Island?
Bear Island is directed by Don Sharp.
Who is in the cast of Bear Island?
The cast of Bear Island includes Donald Sutherland, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Widmark, Christopher Lee, Lloyd Bridges and August Schellenberg.
What is the budget of Bear Island?
The budget of Bear Island is reported as CAD 12.1 million.
What is Bear Island rated in the US?
Bear Island is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Bear Island based on a true story or a book?
Bear Island is based on Bear Island.
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