The Bear Storm
Originally released in 1980. The Bear Storm is a drama/thriller film. directed by Yasuo Furuhata.
Starring Rentaro Mikuni, Kensaku Morita, and Hiroko Shino
Synopsis
An adaptation of Akira Yoshimura's original suspense novel starring Rentaro Mikuni. 4th year of the Taishō era. About 15 families who moved in search of agricultural land to the land of the pioneers in Hokkaido led a peaceful life. One day, one of the pioneers, Mikio Shimakawa's wife Yura, and her child Taichi are attacked and killed by a bear that cannot hibernate. To resolve the situation, Shimakawa goes against all odds and turns to Ginshiro, the most hated hunter in the village, for help. While Shimakawa was away from the village, Yura and his friends were holding a funeral, the bear attacked again...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bear Storm about?
An adaptation of Akira Yoshimura's original suspense novel starring Rentaro Mikuni. 4th year of the Taishō era. About 15 families who moved in search of agricultural land to the land of the pionee...
Who directed The Bear Storm?
The Bear Storm was directed by Yasuo Furuhata.
How long is The Bear Storm?
The Bear Storm has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Bear Storm released?
The Bear Storm was released on November 27, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bear Storm?
The main cast of The Bear Storm includes Rentaro Mikuni, Kensaku Morita, Hiroko Shino, Shirō Ōsaka, Gin Maeda.