Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar (1967)

When a cougar raised by a group of loggers in the Pacific Northwest reverts to its natural instincts, the consequence could threaten its life.

Director:

Winston Hibler

Writers:

Jack Speirs (screenplay), Jack Speirs (story),

Stars:

Ron Brown, Brian Russell, Linda Wallace

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ron Brown	...	Jess Bradley
Brian Russell	...	Potlatch
Linda Wallace	...	Jess's Fiancé
Jim Wilson	...	Farmer
Lewis Sample	...	Chief Engineer
Clifford Peterson	...	Mill Manager
Edward C. Moller	...	Mill Hand
Charlie	...	The Lonesome Cougar
Rex Allen	...	Narrator

Storyline

When a cougar raised by a group of loggers in the Pacific Northwest reverts to its natural instincts, the consequence could threaten its life.

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Plot Keywords:

logger | cougar | friendship | animal | orphan | 

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Genres:

Family | Adventure

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 October 1967 (USA)

Also Known As:

Charlie to monahiko cougar

Filming Locations:

Broughton Log Flume, Columbia River Gorge, Washington, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min 90 min (Encore print)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally released as part of a double feature bill with Disney's The Jungle Book.

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Goofs

During the final confrontation, Charlie is played by two different cats (one "happy", one "angry") of noticeably different fur colors.

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Connections

Spoofed in Me, Myself & Irene (2000)

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Soundtracks

"Talkin' About Charlie"
Written by Jack Speirs and Franklyn Marks

User Reviews

This is truly a very entertaining family film for every one.

This film has not been seen by me in quite a few years. It came on the Disney Channel in the wee hours of the morning. I stayed up to watch it, and found it even more entertaining than the first time. The story, the scenery and the characters are as good as they come. I know that if anyone takes the time to view this film, they will find it definitely worth seeing a second time. It's very memorable in more ways than one. I would recommend this film to anyone because it is both entertaining and educational for all concerned.

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