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1988 · 97 min · PG

The Bear

Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud · Adventure, Drama, Family

The Bear (1988) is a Adventure film, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud set in British Columbia during the 1800s. It runs 97 minutes and is rated PG.

A survival, with a tense and hopeful tone. Themes of man vs nature and survival run throughout.

Composer
Philippe Sarde
Cinematography
Philippe Rousselot
Cast
Tchéky KaryoBart the BearDouce the BearJack WallaceAndré LacombeBozo the Bear

The world of this film

Setting

Where
British Columbia
When

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
Man Vs NatureSurvival
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Non Human LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction
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