Big Bear
Synopsis
The story of Big Bear, the real life Cree chief who campaigned for his people and their land against the Canadian government in the 1870s and 1880s.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gil Cardinal
- Screenplay & Story
- Gil Cardinal, Rudy Wiebe
- Original Title
- Big Bear
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 4m
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Gil Cardinal
Gil Cardinal, Rudy Wiebe
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Gil Cardinal
Screenplay
Gil Cardinal
Director
Rudy Wiebe
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Bear
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What is Big Bear about?
The story of Big Bear, the real life Cree chief who campaigned for his people and their land against the Canadian government in the 1870s and 1880s.
Who directed Big Bear?
Big Bear was directed by Gil Cardinal.
Who stars in Big Bear?
The principal cast of Big Bear includes Gordon Tootoosis, Tantoo Cardinal, Lorne Cardinal, Kennetch Charlette, Patrick Bird.
When was Big Bear released and how long is it?
Big Bear was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 3h 4m.