An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.
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- TriviaBecause in the wild, male bears usually eat bear cubs if they can, the filmmakers prepared the adult Bart the Bear for the cub by having him play with a teddy bear the size and fur color of the cub. When the trainers felt he was ready, he was introduced to the cub and he greeted the cub affectionately.
- GoofsAfter the bear attacks the hunters' horses, and one of the hunters has tracked down his hurt horse and has it cornered in a small rock enclosure, rocks are visible being thrown from the left side of the shot to stir the horse up.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Motormouth: Episode #2.3 (1989)
- SoundtracksEnd Title Theme
Music adapted from "June: Barcarolle"
by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (uncredited), from "The Seasons"
Played by Orchestra
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Possibly The Best 'Animal Film' Ever
Almost 20 years later, this remains the best of "animal" movies I've ever seen - where there is little dialog and animals dominate the screen. The amazing photography with the bears, the stunning cinematography overall and the great landscape (British Columbia) all make this a visual treat. Even better, it's an interesting story and has remained that with each of the viewings I've had of this film since discovering it in the mid '90s.
It's a solid adventure story, and the little bear in here is lovable. The "bad guys" (the hunters) aren't really all that bad, either. The bears' performances are fascinating, simply amazing. It must have taken incredible patience to film this movie.
Outside of a couple of "damns," there is no profanity and, I would think, is a great film for any age person to see. Highly recommended.
It's a solid adventure story, and the little bear in here is lovable. The "bad guys" (the hunters) aren't really all that bad, either. The bears' performances are fascinating, simply amazing. It must have taken incredible patience to film this movie.
Outside of a couple of "damns," there is no profanity and, I would think, is a great film for any age person to see. Highly recommended.
- ccthemovieman-1
- Jan 10, 2007
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $31,753,898
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,676,530
- Oct 29, 1989
- Gross worldwide
- $31,753,898
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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