Jonathan of the Bears
Jonathan degli orsi
Synopsis
A young boy witnesses his parents' murder. Later, as he grows up, he befriends a bear in the wilderness and the chief of a local Indian tribe, and he stays with the Indians, but makes an enemy of the chief's son. As he enters adulthood he sets out to find the men responsible for his parents' deaths.
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Franco Nero
Jonathan
John Saxon
Fred Goodwin
Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
Chief Tawanka
David Hess
Maddock
Rodrigo Obregón
Kaspar
Clive Riche
Musician
Bobby Rhodes
Williamson
Ennio Girolami
Goodwin's Mercenary
Marie Louise Sinclair
Brothel Madam
Boris Khmelnitsky
Religious Mercenary
Viktor Gajnov
Tall Mercenary
Knifewing Segura
Chatow
Melody Robertson
Shaya
Igor Alimov
Jonathan, as a boy
Enzo G. Castellari
Goodwin henchman guarding Jonathan
Boris Repetur
Yuliya Zhiveynova
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enzo G. Castellari
- Screenplay & Story
- Enzo G. Castellari, Lorenzo De Luca
- Original Score
- Fabio Costantino, Clive Riche, Knifewing Segura, Aleksandr Belyayev
- Original Title
- Jonathan degli orsi
- Country of Origin
- Russia, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Viva Cinematografica S.r.l., Project Campo J.V., Silvio Berlusconi Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enzo G. Castellari
Enzo G. Castellari, Lorenzo De Luca, Franco Nero
Fabio Costantino, Clive Riche, Knifewing Segura, Aleksandr Belyayev
Mikhail Agranovich
Alberto Moriani
Franco Nero, Cesare Noia, Vittorio Noia, Gabriel Safarian, Aleksandr Shkodo
Department Leadership Roster
Enzo G. Castellari
Director
Enzo G. Castellari
Screenplay
Lorenzo De Luca
Screenplay
Mikhail Agranovich
Director of Photography
Franco Nero
Producer
Vittorio Noia
Producer
Aleksandr Shkodo
Producer
Alberto Moriani
Editor
Marco Dentici
Production Design
Marksen Gaukhman-Sverdlov
Production Design
Paola Nazzaro
Costume Design
Viktor Ivanov
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jonathan of the Bears
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What is Jonathan of the Bears about?
A young boy witnesses his parents' murder. Later, as he grows up, he befriends a bear in the wilderness and the chief of a local Indian tribe, and he stays with the Indians, but makes an enemy of the chief's son. As he enters adulthood he sets out to find the men responsible for his parents' deaths.
Who directed Jonathan of the Bears?
Jonathan of the Bears was directed by Enzo G. Castellari.
Who stars in Jonathan of the Bears?
The principal cast of Jonathan of the Bears includes Franco Nero, John Saxon, Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman, David Hess, Rodrigo Obregón.
When was Jonathan of the Bears released and how long is it?
Jonathan of the Bears was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Jonathan of the Bears?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jonathan of the Bears was composed by Fabio Costantino, Clive Riche, Knifewing Segura, Aleksandr Belyayev.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jonathan of the Bears?
Jonathan of the Bears holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).