The Bear
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Synopsis
A polar bear breaks out of his enclosure to bring a little girl's teddy bear back to her. While she cares for him, the bear takes her on a magical journey. Based on Raymond Briggs' best selling storybook, this enchanting animated tale is from the makers of The Snowman.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hilary Audus
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Briggs, Hilary Audus, Joanna Harrison
- Original Score
- Howard Blake
- Original Title
- The Bear
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- TVC London, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hilary Audus
Raymond Briggs, Hilary Audus, Joanna Harrison
Howard Blake
Joanna Harrison, John Coates
Department Leadership Roster
John Coates
Producer
Hilary Audus
Director
Hilary Audus
Writer
Joanna Harrison
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Bear about?
A polar bear breaks out of his enclosure to bring a little girl's teddy bear back to her. While she cares for him, the bear takes her on a magical journey. Based on Raymond Briggs' best selling storybook, this enchanting animated tale is from the makers of The Snowman.
Who directed The Bear?
The Bear was directed by Hilary Audus.
Who stars in The Bear?
The principal cast of The Bear includes Charlotte Church, Peter Knapp, Philip Sheffield.
When was The Bear released and how long is it?
The Bear was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bear was composed by Howard Blake.
Is The Bear based on a book or true story?
The Bear is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Raymond Briggs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bear?
The Bear holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).