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The Bear

  • 19841984
  • PGPG
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
299
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The Bear (1984)
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Biopic about the great college football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant of the University of Alabama.Biopic about the great college football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant of the University of Alabama.Biopic about the great college football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant of the University of Alabama.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
299
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  • Director
    • Richard C. Sarafian
  • Writer
    • Michael Kane
  • Stars
    • Gary Busey
    • Cynthia Leake
    • Carmen Thomas
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard C. Sarafian
  • Writer
    • Michael Kane
  • Stars
    • Gary Busey
    • Cynthia Leake
    • Carmen Thomas
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 5User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Gary Busey and Cynthia Leake in The Bear (1984)
    Gary Busey and Steve Greenstein in The Bear (1984)
    Gary Busey in The Bear (1984)
    Gary Busey in The Bear (1984)
    Jon-Erik Hexum in The Bear (1984)
    Gary Busey and Cynthia Leake in The Bear (1984)

    Top cast

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    Gary Busey
    Gary Busey
    • Paul W. Bryantas Paul W. Bryant
    Cynthia Leake
    • Mary Harmon Bryantas Mary Harmon Bryant
    Carmen Thomas
    • Mae Martin Bryantas Mae Martin Bryant
    Cary Guffey
    Cary Guffey
    • Grandson Marcas Grandson Marc
    Harry Dean Stanton
    Harry Dean Stanton
    • Coach Thomasas Coach Thomas
    Jon-Erik Hexum
    Jon-Erik Hexum
    • Pat Trammellas Pat Trammell
    Steve Greenstein
    Steve Greenstein
    • Joe Namathas Joe Namath
    Michael McGrady
    Michael McGrady
    • Gene Stallingsas Gene Stallings
    William Wesley Neighbors Jr.
    • Billy Neighborsas Billy Neighbors
    Brett Rice
    Brett Rice
    • Don Hutsonas Don Hutson
    Buddy Farmer
    • Herman Ballas Herman Ball
    Owen Orr
    Owen Orr
    • Ermal Allenas Ermal Allen
    • (as Owen E. Orr)
    Charles Gabrielson
    • Steve Meilingeras Steve Meilinger
    D'Urville Martin
    D'Urville Martin
    • Billyas Billy
    Ken Taylor
    • Jimboas Jimbo…
    Ned Luke
    Ned Luke
    • Football Playeras Football Player
    Muriel Moore
    • Miss Vernonas Miss Vernon
    Ivan Green
    • Mr. Gallagheras Mr. Gallagher
    • Director
      • Richard C. Sarafian
    • Writer
      • Michael Kane
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Gene Stallings, who played for Bear Bryant at Texas A&M and went on to become head football coach at Alabama, was the technical advisor on the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Teachers/Country/The Brother from Another Planet/Old Enough (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      I'll Be Home Again
      Music by Bill Conti

      Lyrics by Dennis Lambert

    User reviews5

    Review
    Top review
    The greatest football motivational film I ever saw!
    I heard that the Bryant Family did not like this movie and bought up all rights to it. It is a shame because this was the football that we were taught and played back in the 50's & 60's. Hard nosed,smash mouth football--face blocking (broken noses)--only wimps need water attitude-- you put your face on the opposition's number and knock him down. None of the previous can be coached or taught anymore for fear of injury,lawsuits but that is why this film was so motivational to me as a youth,high school and major College player from that era.
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    • vmcguirk
    • May 7, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 28, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Bär
    • Filming locations
      • Georgia Tech Football Practice Field, Rose Bowl Field, Georgia, USA
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $221,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,687,148
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,160,644
      • Sep 30, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,687,148
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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