Bearskin, or The Man Who Didn't Wash for Seven Years
Synopsis
A soldier can not return home after he leaves the army, and can not find a job. Desperation drives him to make a deal with the Devil, who makes a bet with him. For the next seven years, he will carry a purse of gold that's always full. However, he must wear a bearskin and neither pray nor wash nor cut his hair in all that time. If he survives, he can keep the purse, but if he dies, the Devil gets his soul.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Davenport
- Original Title
- Bearskin, or The Man Who Didn't Wash for Seven Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Davenport Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Davenport
Marcia Neidley
Tom Davenport, Mimi Davenport
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Tom Davenport
Director
Tom Davenport
Producer
Mimi Davenport
Producer
Marcia Neidley
Editor
Valerie Becker
Costume Design
Mimi Davenport
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bearskin, or The Man Who Didn't Wash for Seven Years
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What is Bearskin, or The Man Who Didn't Wash for Seven Years about?
A soldier can not return home after he leaves the army, and can not find a job. Desperation drives him to make a deal with the Devil, who makes a bet with him. For the next seven years, he will carry a purse of gold that's always full. However, he must wear a bearskin and neither pray nor wash nor cut his hair in all that time. If he survives, he can keep the purse, but if he dies, the Devil gets his soul.
Who directed Bearskin, or The Man Who Didn't Wash for Seven Years?
Bearskin, or The Man Who Didn't Wash for Seven Years was directed by Tom Davenport.
Who stars in Bearskin, or The Man Who Didn't Wash for Seven Years?
The principal cast of Bearskin, or The Man Who Didn't Wash for Seven Years includes Glenn Taylor, Helen Stoltzfus, Kate Weber, Susan Shields, Robert Lesko.
When was Bearskin, or The Man Who Didn't Wash for Seven Years released and how long is it?
Bearskin, or The Man Who Didn't Wash for Seven Years was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bearskin, or The Man Who Didn't Wash for Seven Years?
Bearskin, or The Man Who Didn't Wash for Seven Years holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).