When a boy is left in the care of his mountain-ranger uncle, he learns valuable lessons about man's relationship with wild animals, and how the mayor poses a threat to local legend Ben--a grizzly bear.
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Cast
| Dean Cain | ... |
Jack Wedloe
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| Corbin Bernsen | ... |
Fog Benson
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| William Katt | ... |
Gittis Malone
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| Martin Kove | ... |
Cully
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| Reiley McClendon | ... |
Mark Wedloe
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| Ashley Laurence | ... |
Dakota
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| Gil Birmingham | ... |
Pete
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Cody Weiant | ... |
Ashley Benson
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Stephen Bridgewater | ... |
Norwood Malone
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| David Atkinson | ... |
Ranch Hand
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| J. Karen Thomas | ... |
Ms. Washborough
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Dustin Lopez | ... |
Gunther
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Bonkers | ... |
Ben
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| Mitchell Roy | ... |
Ranch Hand (uncredited)
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Directed by
| David S. Cass Sr. | ||
Written by
| Walt Morey | ... | (novel "Gentle Ben") |
| Jim Makichuk | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| Kevin Bocarde | ... | producer |
| Stephen Bridgewater | ... | supervising producer (as Stephen W. Bridgewater) |
| Kyle A. Clark | ... | producer (as Kyle Clark) |
| Brian Gordon | ... | supervising producer (as Brian J. Gordon) |
| H. Daniel Gross | ... | co-executive producer |
| Robert A. Halmi | ... | executive producer (as Robert Halmi Jr.) |
| Larry Levinson | ... | executive producer |
| Liz Mozden | ... | executive producer: Animal Planet |
| Steven Squillante | ... | co-executive producer (as Steve Squillante) |
Music by
| Kevin Kliesch | ||
| Mader | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| James W. Wrenn | ... | (as Jim Wrenn) |
Editing by
| Jennifer Jean Cacavas | ||
| JJ Jackson | ... | (as J.J. Jackson) |
Editorial Department
| Thomas A. Krueger | ... | assistant editor |
| Richard Morain | ... | post-production coordinator |
Casting By
| Patrick Baca | ||
| Robin Nassif | ||
Production Design by
| Kent State | ||
Set Decoration by
| Paul Healy | ||
Costume Design by
| Carlie Tracey | ... | (as Carlie Tracie) |
Makeup Department
| Samantha Brown | ... | assistant makeup artist / hair stylist |
| Janice Heaton | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Kyle A. Clark | ... | unit production manager (as Kyle Clark) |
| Erik Olson | ... | production supervisor (as Eric Olson) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tim Brown | ... | first assistant director |
| Lance W. Lanfear | ... | second assistant director (as Lance Lanfear) |
| Stephen Niver | ... | second second assistant director |
| Jim Simone | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Mike Anderson | ... | carpenter |
| Rick Bailey | ... | key carpenter |
| Richard Baum | ... | property master |
| Ruth Chase | ... | scenic artist |
| Susan Cho | ... | art coordinator |
| Jason Coxworthy | ... | on-set dresser |
| Colby Hart | ... | prop assistant |
| Rene Jansen | ... | set buyer |
| Alan McCullagh | ... | on-set dresser |
| Stephen Niver | ... | set coordinator |
| Grace Schou | ... | prop assistant |
Sound Department
| Rick Alexander | ... | sound mixer |
| Jerry Brown | ... | boom operator |
| C. Reed Hart | ... | sound effects editor |
| Michael Lyle | ... | sound supervisor (as Mike Lyle) |
| Thomas Pinney | ... | sound mixer |
| Richard D. Rogers | ... | sound mixer (as Rich Rodgers) |
| Robert Webber | ... | sound supervisor (as Rob Webber) |
| Michael S. Wren | ... | sound recordist |
| Steven Avila | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Greg Vossberg | ... | supervising sound editor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Chris Blackwood | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Michael R. Curtis | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bret Allen | ... | camera operator: "c" camera (as Brett Allen) |
| Jacques Arnet | ... | technician: Tyler Mount |
| Richard Benda | ... | director of photography: "b" camera (as Rich Benda) |
| Ringo Betancourt | ... | grip |
| Ian S. Casas | ... | dolly grip (as Ian Casas) |
| Norman Cattell | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera (as Norm Cattell) |
| David Cole | ... | grip |
| Sal Coniglio | ... | first assistant camera |
| Lucas Deans | ... | camera loader |
| Frank Q. Dobbs | ... | additional director of photography (as Frank Dobbs) |
| Taylor Drake | ... | best boy grip |
| Manny Duran | ... | key grip |
| David Etherington | ... | assistant camera (as Dave Etherington) / first assistant camera: "c" camera |
| Nick Franco | ... | first assistant camera: additional unit |
| Skip Haswell | ... | grip (as William Haswell) |
| James Hatridge | ... | electrician |
| Matt Horochowski | ... | grip |
| Brett Lood | ... | grip |
| Grg Magidow | ... | first assistant camera: additional unit (as Greg Magidow) |
| Brian McCallam | ... | grip |
| Teri McGowan | ... | grip |
| Patrick Minderler | ... | camera coordinator: "b" camera |
| Robert Murphy | ... | best boy electric (as Rob Murphy) |
| Dane Peterson | ... | gaffer |
| Nathan Schemel | ... | grip |
| Brian Shanley | ... | first assistant camera: additional photography |
| Michael Stumpf | ... | steadicam operator: additional unit |
| Matthew-Michael Tarro | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ralph Walters | ... | electrician |
| Matthew Whitley | ... | still photographer |
Casting Department
| Marc Berg | ... | casting assistant |
| Everett Blix | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jennifer Gulotta | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Harmony Leiker | ... | costumer |
| Ednita Trivino | ... | costumer (as Ednita Trivino-Madden) |
Location Management
| Lee Cranfield | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Bob Beecher | ... | music editor |
| Peter M. Gordon | ... | flute and clarinet |
| Danny Kirsic | ... | composer: additional music |
| Trevor Wayne Howard | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sharon Cingle | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Jerry Askar | ... | driver |
| Scott E. Corly | ... | driver (as Scott Corly) |
| Brent Lappin | ... | driver |
| Doug S. MacLean | ... | driver (as Doug Maclean) |
| Anthony T. Mazzola | ... | driver (as Anthony Mazzola) |
| Mark Moore | ... | transportation captain |
| John Proctor | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Jeff Snee | ... | driver: honeywagon |
Additional Crew
| Paul Balelo | ... | business affairs |
| Ringo Betancourt | ... | set production assistant |
| Debbie Betson | ... | animal trainer |
| Mark Brooks | ... | wild animal wrangler |
| Terri L. Burns | ... | assistant coordinator (as Terry Burns) |
| Scott Byrns | ... | set production assistant |
| Ed Caesar | ... | pilot |
| Carlos Castellanos | ... | production coordinator |
| Lloyd Clark | ... | craft service |
| Michael Curtis | ... | set production assistant |
| Michael R. Curtis | ... | production assistant |
| Alexis Demangelaere | ... | animal trainer |
| Keith Drone | ... | set medic |
| Minnie Duerr | ... | production accountant |
| Paige Elder | ... | assistant chef |
| Matt Fitzsimons | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Anne Gordon | ... | animal trainer |
| Stacey Green | ... | set production assistant |
| Skeeter Haffner | ... | animal trainer |
| Lucien Hoie | ... | assistant to producers |
| Shannen Husmann | ... | set medic |
| Linda Kirkbride | ... | set medic |
| Janiene Kuri | ... | production coordinator |
| Lisle M. LaBarge | ... | animal supplier: bear |
| Ruth LaBarge | ... | animal trainer |
| Karin Lapp | ... | assistant accountant |
| Hatch Logie | ... | chef |
| Melissa Magorian | ... | set medic |
| Peter McKernan | ... | pilot |
| Mark E. Mobley | ... | security (as Mark Mobley) |
| Mark Moore | ... | set medic |
| Michael Mora | ... | set medic |
| Alexandra Newman | ... | animal trainer |
| Stephen Niver | ... | set coordinator |
| Sugar Pomeroy | ... | animal trainer |
| Timothy Robinson | ... | set medic |
| Carol Sonheim | ... | animal trainer |
| Eric Sprouse | ... | set medic |
| Tammy Sumner | ... | key set production assistant |
| Travis William Thompson | ... | set production assistant |
| Tia Torres | ... | animal trainer |
| Tim Williams | ... | animal trainer |
| Bronagh Hanley | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Rusty Nelson | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Animal Planet
- Hallmark Entertainment
- Moviemax Family (2013) (Turkey) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bear With Us (animals provided by)
- Echo Sound Services (sound editing)
- HMA Digital Post (on-line services)
- The Hatch Co. (catering)
- The Post Group Production Suites (color correction)
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Did You Know?
| Goofs | When Jack comes out of his house, he tucks his shirt in twice. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by Gentle Ben 2: Black Gold (2003). See more » |