Silver Bears
“They were after silver and they struck gold.”
Synopsis
Financial wizard "Doc" Fletcher is sent by crime boss Joe Fiore to buy a bank in Switzerland in order to more easily launder their profits. When he arrives, Fletcher finds that the bank, acquired by his associate Prince di Siracusa, consists of some shabby offices above a restaurant. To make up for this, the Prince suggests that Fletcher invests in a silver mine owned by Shireen and Agha Firdausi. This solves one problem, but the mine also attracts the attention of some of the most powerful people in the silver business. Fletcher must pull out all his wheeler-dealing skills in order to keep hold of everything he's worked for, in the process romancing a banker's discontented wife.
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Silver Bears
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Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Doc Fletcher
Cybill Shepherd
Debbie Luckman
Louis Jourdan
Prince di Siracusa
Stéphane Audran
Shireen Firdausi
David Warner
Agha Firdausi
Tom Smothers
Donald Luckman
Martin Balsam
Joe Fiore
Jay Leno
Albert Fiore
Tony Mascia
Marvin Skinner
Charles Gray
Charles Cook
Joss Ackland
Henry Foreman
Jeremy Clyde
Nick Topping
Moustache
Signore Bendetti
Patricia Lecchi
Maria the Maid
Victor Baring
Chief Accountant
Walter Goodman
Trader
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Passer
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Stone
- Original Score
- Claude Bolling
- Original Title
- Silver Bears
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Raleigh Films, EMI Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Passer
Peter Stone, Paul Erdman
Claude Bolling
Anthony B. Richmond
Bernard Gribble
Martin C. Schute, Arlene Sellers, Alex Winitsky
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Passer
Director
Bernard Gribble
Editor
Arlene Sellers
Producer
Alex Winitsky
Producer
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Karl Lagerfeld
Costume Design
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Claude Bolling
Original Music Composer
Peter Stone
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silver Bears
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What is Silver Bears about?
Financial wizard "Doc" Fletcher is sent by crime boss Joe Fiore to buy a bank in Switzerland in order to more easily launder their profits. When he arrives, Fletcher finds that the bank, acquired by his associate Prince di Siracusa, consists of some shabby offices above a restaurant. To make up for this, the Prince suggests that Fletcher invests in a silver mine owned by Shireen and Agha Firdausi. This solves one problem, but the mine also attracts the attention of some of the most powerful people in the silver business. Fletcher must pull out all his wheeler-dealing skills in order to keep hold of everything he's worked for, in the process romancing a banker's discontented wife.
Who directed Silver Bears?
Silver Bears was directed by Ivan Passer.
Who stars in Silver Bears?
The principal cast of Silver Bears includes Michael Caine, Cybill Shepherd, Louis Jourdan, Stéphane Audran, David Warner.
When was Silver Bears released and how long is it?
Silver Bears was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Silver Bears?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silver Bears was composed by Claude Bolling.
Is Silver Bears based on a book or true story?
Silver Bears is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Erdman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silver Bears?
Silver Bears holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).