The Greatest thrill is not to kill but to let live.
Few films have captured the raw essence of the wild like director Jean-Jacques Annaud's THE BEAR. With jaw-dropping animal performances, spectacular mountain vistas and timeless lessons of nature, the DVD release of the beloved tale is sure to thrill old and new fans alike. Set in the majestic mountains of British Columbia in 1885, THE BEAR centers on a precocious bear cub and an old grizzled Grizzly as they struggle to endure the harsh wilderness and survive their deadliest foe man. An unrelenting battle of strength, wits, and ultimately, character is at hand and there is no predicting the outcome when two of nature's greatest killers face off.
This dazzling outdoor adventure looks and sounds marvelous on this DVD transfer. Since many kids don't like the widescreen format, this DVD offers only full-screen format (replacing a two-sided version that had both formats). Two short documentaries (totaling less than 15 minutes) discuss, all too briefly, how this unique production was created.
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
MPAA rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Run time: 1 hour and 33 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2000
Actors: Jack Wallace, Tcheky Karyo
Dubbed: Spanish
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Producers: Claude Berri
Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Unqualified, Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - TriStar