Cougar
“A well-made family film filled with excitement, danger, and adventure!”
Synopsis
A flash flood sweeps a boy and his sister onto an island in the Mississippi River, where they are trapped with a cougar and her new born cubs. In an effort to escape the island, they find themselves threatened by two ruthless river-men who will stop at nothing to kidnap and hold the children for ransom.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen H. Foreman
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen H. Foreman
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Cougar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen H. Foreman
Stephen H. Foreman
Fred Karlin
Richard Leiterman
Katherine Wenning
Diana Kerew
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Katherine Wenning
Editor
Stephen H. Foreman
Director
Richard Leiterman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cougar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cougar about?
A flash flood sweeps a boy and his sister onto an island in the Mississippi River, where they are trapped with a cougar and her new born cubs. In an effort to escape the island, they find themselves threatened by two ruthless river-men who will stop at nothing to kidnap and hold the children for ransom.
Who directed Cougar?
Cougar was directed by Stephen H. Foreman.
Who stars in Cougar?
The principal cast of Cougar includes Mathew Vipond, Kim Hauser, Angus MacInnes, Wayne Best, Richard Donat.
When was Cougar released and how long is it?
Cougar was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Cougar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cougar was composed by Fred Karlin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cougar?
Cougar holds official age classifications: CA: E.