King of the Grizzlies
Synopsis
Moki, a Cree Indian, is made foreman of a sprawling cattle ranch owned by his former army commander. But he carries with him through life the lore of his own people. When he rescues a bear cub, Wahb, he feels a mystical connection between himself and the magnificent creature. Later, Wahb, now a 1,300-pound bear, returns from the wild to wreak havoc on the cattle ranch, and Moki must face this fearsome grizzly. This spectacular film depicts a territorial battle over a country of breathtaking beauty.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Kelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Speirs
- Original Score
- Buddy Baker
- Original Title
- King of the Grizzlies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions, Robert Lawrence Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Kelly
Jack Speirs, Ernest Thompson Seton, Norman Wright, Rod Peterson
Buddy Baker
Reginald H. Morris
G. Gregg McLaughlin
Erwin L. Verity, Winston Hibler, Robert F. Metzler
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Kelly
Director
Erwin L. Verity
Producer
Buddy Baker
Original Music Composer
G. Gregg McLaughlin
Editor
Roger Palmer
Costume Design
Jack Speirs
Screenplay
Reginald H. Morris
Director of Photography
Winston Hibler
Producer
Robert F. Metzler
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of the Grizzlies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King of the Grizzlies about?
Moki, a Cree Indian, is made foreman of a sprawling cattle ranch owned by his former army commander. But he carries with him through life the lore of his own people. When he rescues a bear cub, Wahb, he feels a mystical connection between himself and the magnificent creature. Later, Wahb, now a 1,300-pound bear, returns from the wild to wreak havoc on the cattle ranch, and Moki must face this fearsome grizzly. This spectacular film depicts a territorial battle over a country of breathtaking beauty.
Who directed King of the Grizzlies?
King of the Grizzlies was directed by Ron Kelly.
Who stars in King of the Grizzlies?
The principal cast of King of the Grizzlies includes John Yesno, Chris Wiggins, Hugh Webster, Jack Van Evera, Wahb.
When was King of the Grizzlies released and how long is it?
King of the Grizzlies was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for King of the Grizzlies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of the Grizzlies was composed by Buddy Baker.
Is King of the Grizzlies based on a book or true story?
King of the Grizzlies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest Thompson Seton".