A shape-shifting mountain man and a group of children team up to protect an enchanted forest from evil lumberjacks.
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Cast
| Chuck Norris | ... |
McKenna
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| Terry Kiser | ... |
Travis Thorne
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| Max Gail | ... |
Sherrif Ramsey
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| Roscoe Lee Browne | ... |
Clovis Madison
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Trenton Knight | ... |
Justin Franklin
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| Megan Paul | ... |
Austene Slaighter
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Josh Wolford | ... |
Logan Anderson
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| Jordan Brower | ... |
Brian Anderson
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Michael Friedman | ... |
Lewis Burdette
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| William Sanderson | ... |
Paul Carpio
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Dennis Paladino | ... |
Mark Lelert
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| John Dennis Johnston | ... |
Williams
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| Elya Baskin | ... |
Buster
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| Loretta Swit | ... |
Shirley
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| Michael Beck | ... |
Arlen Slaighter
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| Wil Shriner | ... |
Jack Franklin
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| Barbara Niven | ... |
Stacy Franklin
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| George 'Buck' Flower | ... |
Barney
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| Carey Scott | ... |
Thomas
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Chris Doyle | ... |
Holly
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| Jimmy Ortega | ... |
Surveyor #2
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Adam Berg | ... |
Town Person #1
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Jolene Kay | ... |
Town Person #2
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A.J. Howard | ... |
Town Person #3
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| Dave Mallow | ... |
Bear Vocal EFX (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Aaron Norris | ||
Written by
| Ron Swanson | ... | (story) |
| Ron Swanson | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Galen Thompson | ... | (screenplay) (as Donald G. Thompson) |
Produced by
| Danny Dimbort | ... | executive producer |
| Sanford Hampton | ... | co-producer |
| Andy Howard | ... | producer |
| Avi Lerner | ... | executive producer |
| Marcus Manton | ... | associate producer |
| Rebecca Norris | ... | associate producer |
| Seth Willenson | ... | executive producer |
| Leo Zisman | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Bill Elliott | ||
Cinematography by
| João Fernandes | ||
Editing by
| Marcus Manton | ||
Casting By
| Iris Hampton | ||
Production Design by
| Gene Abel | ||
Costume Design by
| Dorothy Amos | ||
Makeup Department
| Myke Michaels | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Sanford Hampton | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Dean Raphael Ferrandini | ... | second unit director |
| J.J. Linsalata | ... | second assistant director |
| Leo Zisman | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Brenton L. Lane | ... | property master |
| John Lant | ... | assistant property master |
| Kat Ripley | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Michael Ferdie | ... | dialogue editor |
| Peggy McAffee | ... | sound effects editor |
| Bruce Murphy | ... | dialogue editor |
| Laurence Puchalsky | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| Doug Reed | ... | foley artist |
Visual Effects by
| Brian Hanable | ... | digital compositor |
| Rich Thorne | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Jon Agro | ... | stunts (as John Agro) |
| Hank Baumert | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Christopher Doyle | ... | stunts (as Chris Doyle) |
| Dean Raphael Ferrandini | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Drew Ferrandini | ... | stunts |
| Kinnie Gibson | ... | stunts |
| Red Horton | ... | stunts |
| Rick Kahana | ... | stunts |
| Rob King | ... | utility stunts |
| Svetla Krasteva | ... | stunts |
| Charles Lance | ... | stunts |
| Jake Lombard | ... | stunt rigger |
| Brian John McMillan | ... | stunts (as Brian John MacMillan) |
| Jimmy Ortega | ... | stunts |
| Charlie Parrish | ... | stunts (as H. Charles Parrish) |
| Michael J. Sarna | ... | stunts (as Mike Sarna) |
| Patrick J. Statham | ... | stunts (as Pat Statham) |
| Winston West | ... | stunt performer |
| Chip Wright | ... | stunts |
| Carey Loftin | ... | truck stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Emory | ... | electrician |
| Tom Fraser | ... | camera operator |
| Jeff Levinson | ... | second assistant camera |
| Tony Olivieri | ... | camera operator / first assistant camera: "a" camera, second unit |
| Dale Robinette | ... | still photographer |
| Brian Sorenson | ... | second assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Michelle Hartly | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Malou Magnusson | ... | costume supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rhonda Hyde | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Richard Rollison | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Dana Swartout | ... | picture cars |
Additional Crew
| Lloyd Bury | ... | eagle trainer |
| Steve Ferguson | ... | wolf trainer |
| Eileen Griswald | ... | trainer: small animals |
| Scott Handley | ... | bear trainer |
| Brinda M. Kernan | ... | production assistant |
| Marler McGinnis | ... | head wolf trainer |
| Shana McGinnis | ... | wolf trainer |
| Brian McMillan | ... | trainer |
| Boone Narr | ... | animal coordinator |
| Ryan Nutick | ... | production assistant |
| Chris Rodgers | ... | trainer: small animals |
| Suzy Strawn Scott | ... | studio teacher (as Suzy Strawn) |
| Rande Volpert | ... | production coordinator |
| Shawn Weber | ... | bear trainer |
| Eddie Williams | ... | coordinator: wildlife photography |
| Raymond Normandin | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Michael Parkhurst | ... | marketing consultant (uncredited) / technical advisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- AVV (Germany) (DVD) (unknown)
- Buena Vista International (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Eagle Films (1996) (Non-US) (middle east)
- Gaiam (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Gaiam (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Highlight Video (1996) (Germany) (VHS)
- Intesa (1997) (Australia) (VHS) (video premiere) (distributed by Roadshow Entertainment)
- MIG Film (2012) (Germany) (DVD) (Chuck Norris Collection)
- Millennium Films (1996) (World-wide)
- Nea Kinisi Video (1997) (Greece) (VHS)
- Rainboworld Entertainment (1996) (Taiwan)
- Roadshow Entertainment Video (1997) (Australia) (VHS)
- Scanbox Entertainment (1997) (Finland) (VHS)
- Schröder Media (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- Tien (2007) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Turner Home Entertainment (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- Vlaamse Radio en Televisie (VRT) (1999) (Belgium) (tv) (VRT1)
- West Video (1996) (Russia) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Visual Data Media Services (film scanning: remastering)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
John McKenna is a spiritual being who is able to transform into bear, wolf or eagle. He lives in the forests of Tanglewood and has dedicated his life to protect them. One day a gang of evil lumberjacks led by Travis Thorne arrive Tanglewood to chop the forest down. McKenna cannot let this happen, and together with his new friends - Lords of the Tanglewood, a band of children who love to play in the forest - he battles against Thorne and his evil gang. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com} |
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| Taglines | A magical mountain. A mysterious legend. A story of courage against all odds. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Spoofed/Reviewed on season 7, episode 40 of the YouTube series "Nostalgia Critic" See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Forest Warrior (2011). See more » |
| Quotes |
Clovis Madison:
[on Travis Thorne]
... It's hard to believe that boy comes from these parts; he's driven by nothing but greed. See more » |