Forest Warrior
“It's going to take more than a miracle to save their mountain”
Synopsis
McKenna, the spirit of Tanglewood Forest, can transform into a bear, a wolf or an eagle. When a gang of evil lumberjacks led by Travis Thorne arrive in Tanglewood to chop the forest down, McKenna cannot let this happen. With his new friends, the Lords of Tanglewood, a band of children who love to play in the forest, he battles Thorne and his gang.
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Chuck Norris
Jedidiah McKenna
William Sanderson
Paul Carpio
Max Gail
Sheriff Ramsey
Michael Friedman
Lewis Burdette
Roscoe Lee Browne
Clovis Madison
Jordan Brower
Brian Anderson
Trenton Knight
Justin Franklin
Josh Wolford
Logan Anderson
Terry Kiser
Travis Thorne
Megan Paul
Austene Slaighter
George Buck Flower
Barney
Michael Beck
Arlen Slaighter
Loretta Swit
Shirley
John Dennis Johnston
Williams
Barbara Niven
Stacy Franklin
Carey Scott
Thomas
Elya Baskin
Buster
Dennis Paladino
Mark Lelert
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Norris
- Screenplay & Story
- Galen Thompson, Ron Swanson
- Original Score
- Bill Elliott
- Original Title
- Forest Warrior
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Nu Image, LOT Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Norris
Galen Thompson, Ron Swanson
Bill Elliott
João Fernandes
Danny Dimbort, Avi Lerner
Department Leadership Roster
Galen Thompson
Writer
Aaron Norris
Director
Ron Swanson
Writer
Bill Elliott
Original Music Composer
João Fernandes
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Warrior
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Forest Warrior about?
McKenna, the spirit of Tanglewood Forest, can transform into a bear, a wolf or an eagle. When a gang of evil lumberjacks led by Travis Thorne arrive in Tanglewood to chop the forest down, McKenna cannot let this happen. With his new friends, the Lords of Tanglewood, a band of children who love to play in the forest, he battles Thorne and his gang.
Who directed Forest Warrior?
Forest Warrior was directed by Aaron Norris.
Who stars in Forest Warrior?
The principal cast of Forest Warrior includes Chuck Norris, William Sanderson, Max Gail, Michael Friedman, Roscoe Lee Browne.
When was Forest Warrior released and how long is it?
Forest Warrior was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Forest Warrior?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forest Warrior was composed by Bill Elliott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forest Warrior?
Forest Warrior holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).