Snow Bear
Synopsis
A polar bear cub is befriended by Timko, a teenage Eskimo boy, while he is on a year’s self-imposed exile from his community, learning the art of the hunt. The soon-grown bear has to be returned to the wilds after it destroys the village’s meager supply of food.
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- Director
- Gunther von Fritsch
- Original Title
- Snow Bear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gunther von Fritsch
Department Leadership Roster
Gunther von Fritsch
Director
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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What is Snow Bear about?
A polar bear cub is befriended by Timko, a teenage Eskimo boy, while he is on a year’s self-imposed exile from his community, learning the art of the hunt. The soon-grown bear has to be returned to the wilds after it destroys the village’s meager supply of food.
Who directed Snow Bear?
Snow Bear was directed by Gunther von Fritsch.
Who stars in Snow Bear?
The principal cast of Snow Bear includes Laura Itta, Steve Kaleak, Rossman Peetook.
When was Snow Bear released and how long is it?
Snow Bear was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Snow Bear?
Snow Bear holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).