Bear Island
“Below freezing and beyond fear... Will anyone survive its terror?”
A group of people converge on a barren Arctic island. They have their reasons for being there but when a series of mysterious accidents and murders take place, a whole lot of darker motives become apparent. Could the fortune in buried Nazi gold be the key to the mystery? Donald Sutherland and Vanessa Redgrave investigate
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Bear Island
Bear Island is a 1979 English-language thriller, action and adventure film directed by Don Sharp. The cast is led by Donald Sutherland, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Widmark. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings.
Bear Island was produced by Bear Island Films (U.K.) Limited, Canadian Film Development Corporation, and Selkirk Films and made in Canada and United Kingdom. It was released on December 5, 1979, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Don Sharp
- Writers
- Don Sharp, David Butler
- Release date
- December 5, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $12 million
- Production
- Bear Island Films (U.K.) Limited, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Selkirk Films
Bear Island cast & crew
Bear Island was directed by Don Sharp and written by Don Sharp and David Butler.
The cast features Donald Sutherland as Frank Lansing, Vanessa Redgrave as Heddi Lindquist, Richard Widmark as Otto Gerran, Christopher Lee as Lechinski, Barbara Parkins as Judith Rubin, and Lloyd Bridges as Smithy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert Farnon, cinematography is by Alan Hume, and it was produced by Peter Snell.
Is Bear Island worth watching?
Bear Island holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 64 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, action, and adventure, Bear Island is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Bear Island
Donald Sutherland
Frank Lansing
Vanessa Redgrave
Heddi Lindquist
Richard Widmark
Otto Gerran
Christopher Lee
Lechinski
Barbara Parkins
Judith Rubin
Lloyd Bridges
Smithy
Lawrence Dane
Paul Hartman
Patricia Collins
Inge Van Zipper
Michael J. Reynolds
Heyter
Nicholas Cortland
Jungbeck
August Schellenberg
Marine Technician
Candace O'Connor
Laboratory Assistant
Bear Island — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bear Island in United States?
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▸What language is Bear Island in?
Bear Island is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bear Island?
Bear Island runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Bear Island rated?
Bear Island is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 64 ratings.
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