The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams
“The true story of a man exiled in the wilderness and how he learns to survive”
Synopsis
After fleeing into the mountains after he is wrongly accused of murder, woodsman "Grizzly Adams" discovers an uncanny bond to the indigenous wildlife of the region after rescuing an orphaned grizzly bear cub whom he adopts and calls "Ben".
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Friedenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Dobkin
- Original Score
- Thom Pace
- Original Title
- The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Sunn Classic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Friedenberg
Lawrence Dobkin
Thom Pace
George Stapleford
George Stapleford
Raylan D. Jensen, Charles E. Sellier Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Friedenberg
Director
Lawrence Dobkin
Writer
George Stapleford
Editor
George Stapleford
Director of Photography
Charles E. Sellier Jr.
Producer
Thom Pace
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams
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What is The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams about?
After fleeing into the mountains after he is wrongly accused of murder, woodsman "Grizzly Adams" discovers an uncanny bond to the indigenous wildlife of the region after rescuing an orphaned grizzly bear cub whom he adopts and calls "Ben".
Who directed The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams?
The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams was directed by Richard Friedenberg.
Who stars in The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams?
The principal cast of The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams includes Dan Haggerty, Don Shanks, Marjorie Harper, Lisa Jones, William Woodson.
When was The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams released and how long is it?
The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams was composed by Thom Pace.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams?
The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).