Grey Owl
"A dream to save the wilderness. A secret that shocked the world."
Originally released in 1999. Grey Owl is a western/action film. directed by Richard Attenborough.
Starring Pierce Brosnan, Stewart Bick, and Vlasta Vrana
Synopsis
Archie Grey Owl is a trapper in Canada in the early 1930s when a young Iroquois woman from town asks him to teach her Indian ways. They live in the woods, where she is appalled at how trapped animals die. She adopts two orphaned beaver kits and helps Archie see his way to stop trapping. Instead, he works as a guide, a naturalist writer, and then the Canadian government hires him to save the beaver in a conserve by Lake Ajawaan in Prince Albert National Park. He writes a biography, which brings him attention in Canada and invitations to lecture in England. Before he leaves, he and Anahareo (Pony) marry. In England, his secret is revealed. Will Anahareo continue to love him?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (80 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
Production Companies
- Beaver Productions
- Ajawaan Productions
- Allied Filmmakers
- Largo Entertainment
- 20th Century Fox
- New City Releasing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grey Owl about?
Archie Grey Owl is a trapper in Canada in the early 1930s when a young Iroquois woman from town asks him to teach her Indian ways. They live in the woods, where she is appalled at how trapped anima...
Who directed Grey Owl?
Grey Owl was directed by Richard Attenborough.
How long is Grey Owl?
Grey Owl has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Grey Owl released?
Grey Owl was released on October 1, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Grey Owl?
The main cast of Grey Owl includes Pierce Brosnan, Stewart Bick, Vlasta Vrana, Annie Galipeau, Neil Kroetsch.