Bear Island(1979)
“Below freezing and beyond fear... Will anyone survive its terror?”
Overview
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
Director
Don Sharp
Studio
Bear Island Films (U.K.) Limited
Budget
$12M
Cast
Donald Sutherland
as Frank Lansing
Vanessa Redgrave
as Heddi Lindquist
Richard Widmark
as Otto Gerran
Christopher Lee
as Lechinski
Barbara Parkins
as Judith Rubin
Lloyd Bridges
as Smithy
Lawrence Dane
as Paul Hartman
Patricia Collins
as Inge Van Zipper
Michael J. Reynolds
as Heyter
Nicholas Cortland
as Jungbeck
August Schellenberg
as Marine Technician
Candace O'Connor
as Laboratory Assistant
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$12M
Production Companies
Bear Island Films (U.K.) Limited • Canadian Film Development Corporation • Selkirk Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bear Island?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Bear Island (1979).
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 apparent. Could the fortune in buried Nazi gold be the key to the mystery? Donald Sutherland and Vanessa Redgrave investigate
Who directed Bear Island?▼
Bear Island was directed by Don Sharp and released in 1979. It is a thriller, action, adventure, mystery film.
How long is Bear Island?▼
Bear Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
Who stars in Bear Island?▼
The cast of Bear Island includes 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 more.
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