The Bear
“Winning. That was the difference between playing football and playing for "The Bear".”
Synopsis
Biopic about the great college football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant of the University of Alabama
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Bear 1984 TV Spot
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-13
Top Cast
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Gary Busey
Paul W. Bryant
Harry Dean Stanton
Coach Thomas
Cynthia Leake
Mary Harmon Bryant
Jon-Erik Hexum
Pat Trammell
Cary Guffey
Grandson Marc
Steve Greenstein
Joe Namath
Michael McGrady
Gene Stallings
Brett Rice
Don Hutson
Owen Orr
Ermal Allan
D'Urville Martin
Billy
Robert Craighead
Jack Pardee
Ned Luke
Football Player
Carmen Thomas
Mae Martin Bryant
William Wesley Neighbours Jr.
Billy Neighbours
Buddy Farmer
Herman Ball
Charles Gabrielson
Steve Meilinger
Ken Taylor
Jimbo / Ball Player
Muriel Moore
Miss Vernon
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard C. Sarafian
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kane
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- The Bear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard C. Sarafian
Michael Kane
Bill Conti
Laszlo George
Robert Florio
Larry G. Spangler, James A. Hearn
Department Leadership Roster
Larry G. Spangler
Producer
Laszlo George
Director of Photography
Robert Florio
Editor
Richard C. Sarafian
Director
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Michael Kane
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Bear.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bear about?
Biopic about the great college football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant of the University of Alabama
Who directed The Bear?
The Bear was directed by Richard C. Sarafian.
Who stars in The Bear?
The principal cast of The Bear includes Gary Busey, Harry Dean Stanton, Cynthia Leake, Jon-Erik Hexum, Cary Guffey.
When was The Bear released and how long is it?
The Bear was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did The Bear make at the box office?
The Bear grossed $2.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bear was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bear?
The Bear holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).