Silver Bears
"They were after silver and they struck gold."
Originally released in 1977. Silver Bears is a comedy/crime film. directed by Ivan Passer.
Starring Michael Caine, Cybill Shepherd, and Louis Jourdan
Synopsis
Financial wizard "Doc" Fletcher is sent by crime boss Joe Fiore to buy a bank in Switzerland in order to more easily launder their profits. When he arrives, Fletcher finds that the bank, acquired by his associate Prince di Siracusa, consists of some shabby offices above a restaurant. To make up for this, the Prince suggests that Fletcher invests in a silver mine owned by Shireen and Agha Firdausi. This solves one problem, but the mine also attracts the attention of some of the most powerful people in the silver business. Fletcher must pull out all his wheeler-dealing skills in order to keep hold of everything he's worked for, in the process romancing a banker's discontented wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 3, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Caine
as Doc Fletcher
Cybill Shepherd
as Debbie Luckman
Louis Jourdan
as Prince di Siracusa
Stéphane Audran
as Shireen Firdausi
David Warner
as Agha Firdausi
Tom Smothers
as Donald Luckman
Martin Balsam
as Joe Fiore
Jay Leno
as Albert Fiore
Tony Mascia
as Marvin Skinner
Charles Gray
as Charles Cook
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Raleigh Films
- EMI Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Bears about?
Financial wizard "Doc" Fletcher is sent by crime boss Joe Fiore to buy a bank in Switzerland in order to more easily launder their profits. When he arrives, Fletcher finds that the bank, acquired b...
Who directed Silver Bears?
Silver Bears was directed by Ivan Passer.
How long is Silver Bears?
Silver Bears has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Silver Bears released?
Silver Bears was released on June 3, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Silver Bears?
The main cast of Silver Bears includes Michael Caine, Cybill Shepherd, Louis Jourdan, Stéphane Audran, David Warner.