The Bears and I
“To find himself, he lost himself in adventurous high country!”
Synopsis
When a man adopts three black bear cubs, he faces one of the hardest decisions of his life. Set in the wilderness of British Columbia, Canada, Robert Leslie struggles to keep his bears safe and maintain relations with native Americans and park rangers.
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Bears and I, The - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard McEveety
- Original Title
- The Bears and I
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard McEveety
G. Gregg McLaughlin
Winston Hibler
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard McEveety
Director
Winston Hibler
Producer
G. Gregg McLaughlin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bears and I
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What is The Bears and I about?
When a man adopts three black bear cubs, he faces one of the hardest decisions of his life. Set in the wilderness of British Columbia, Canada, Robert Leslie struggles to keep his bears safe and maintain relations with native Americans and park rangers.
Who directed The Bears and I?
The Bears and I was directed by Bernard McEveety.
Who stars in The Bears and I?
The principal cast of The Bears and I includes Patrick Wayne, Chief Dan George, Andrew Duggan, Michael Ansara, Robert Pine.
When was The Bears and I released and how long is it?
The Bears and I was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did The Bears and I make at the box office?
The Bears and I grossed $4M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bears and I?
The Bears and I holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).