Gentle Giant(1967)
A wisp of a boy...A ton of bear...And a whole angry town trying to tear them apart
Gentle Giant Synopsis
The Story of a boy and his bear. The TV series ‘Gentle Ben’ was spun-off from this movie.
Gentle Giant (1967) is a adventure and family film directed by James Neilson, released on October 25, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Dennis Weaver, Vera Miles, Ralph Meeker and Clint Howard. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- James Neilson
- Writers:
- Edward J. Lakso, Andy White, Walt Morey
- Producers:
- Ivan Tors
- Cinematographer:
- Howard Winner
- Production:
- Ivan Tors Productions
- Status:
- Released
Gentle Giant Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dennis Weaver
as Tom Wedloe
Vera Miles
as Ellen Wedloe
Ralph Meeker
as Fog Hanson
Clint Howard
as Mark Wedloe
Huntz Hall
as Dink Smith
Charles G. Martin
as Mike McDonagh
Rance Howard
as Tater Coughlin
- Frank Schuller
Frank Schuller
as Charlie Mason
- Robertson White
Robertson White
as Swenson
Richard O'Barry
as Mate
- James Riddle
James Riddle
as Skipper
- Bruno the Bear
Bruno the Bear
as Gentle Ben
Key crew
Directed by James Neilson, written by Edward J. Lakso, Andy White and Walt Morey, produced by Ivan Tors.
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Gentle Giant Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Gentle Giant – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gentle Giant online?
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Gentle Giant (1967) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Gentle Giant?
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The main cast of Gentle Giant (1967) includes Dennis Weaver, Vera Miles, Ralph Meeker, Clint Howard and Huntz Hall. The film was directed by James Neilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gentle Giant released?
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Gentle Giant was released on October 25, 1967 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Gentle Giant worth watching?
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Gentle Giant (1967) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.