Running Free (1994)

A twelve-year old boy befriends a wolverine.

Director:

Steve Kroschel

Writers:

Steve Kroschel (original story), Mary Beth Smith (screenplay),

Stars:

Jesse Montgomery-Sythe, Jamie Lee Misfeldt, Michael Peña

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jesse Montgomery-Sythe	...	Garrett
Jamie Lee Misfeldt	...	Carrie
Michael Peña	...	Bunk
Michael Hood	...	Carl Meekin
Neil O'Leary	...	Trapper
Jim Fowler	...	Fish and Wildlife Officer
Mike Meekin	...	Second Officer
Joe Corneille	...	Bearded Man / Bar Patron
Ristine Casagranda	...	Bar Mistress
Laura C. Tryon	...	Waitress
Ed Rush	...	Bar Patron
Braun Hopsack	...	Bar Patron (as Braun Kopsack)
Adeline Marie Coffman	...	Bar Patron
Billie Jo Hopsack	...	Bar Patron (as Billie Jo Kopsack)
Tony Jones	...	Bar Patron

Storyline

A twelve-year old boy befriends a wolverine.

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Plot Keywords:

boy | wolverine | independent film

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Genres:

Family | Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Also Known As:

Fygi pros tin eleftheria

Company Credits

Production Co:

Trimark Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Little Friend"
(Closing Theme)
Performed by Pamela Ransford
Written by Dee Heinzerling

User Reviews

Great for what it is

No, "Running free" ("One Paw") isn't the best movie ever made. I really liked it, however. It's a fine piece of family entertainment. Yes, some of the plot is a bit on the silly side. However, I think that on the balance, the movie works for what it is intended to be.

I think that the film work with the wolverines is great and deserves respect. Outside of it being a feel-good family movie, "Running Free" is also a small work of education on, or at least a cursory introduction to, these often under-understood creatures. This film shows that there is obviously more to the fearsome "Devil Bear" than its general reputation would suggest. Writer/Director Steve Kroschel is known for his personal love and dedication to wolverines. I suspect that a movie of this sort would only be possible through the caring work and knowledge of such a person.