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Bear Island

"Below freezing and beyond fear... Will anyone survive its terror?"

December 5, 1979 1h 58m 6.0/10 (58 votes)

Originally released in 1979. Bear Island is a thriller/action film. directed by Don Sharp.

Starring Donald Sutherland, Vanessa Redgrave, and Richard Widmark

Synopsis

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

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 5, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 58m 118 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (58 votes)
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Budget $12.2M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$12,200,000

Production Companies

  • Bear Island Films (U.K.) Limited
  • Canadian Film Development Corporation
  • Selkirk Films
  • Columbia Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bear Island about?

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 ...

Who directed Bear Island?

Bear Island was directed by Don Sharp.

How long is Bear Island?

Bear Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).

When was Bear Island released?

Bear Island was released on December 5, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bear Island?

The main cast of Bear Island includes Donald Sutherland, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Widmark, Christopher Lee, Barbara Parkins.