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The Bear

Play trailer Poster for The Bear PG Released Sep 28, 1984 1h 52m Biography Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Paul "Bear" Bryant's (Gary Busey) begins his career playing football, then becomes an icon while coaching for the University of Alabama.

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David Elliott Copley News Service The Bear hawks the oldest line in sports films, telling us in various ways that Bryant was a "maker of men." We can believe it, and even admire it, because Busey brings out Bryant's courtly grace, his instinctual decency. Feb 22, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This is one of the best football movies ever. I great look at the life of Coach Bear Bryant. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie really sucked but I had to give it a star just because of Coach Bryant. Hated Busey's fake southern accent. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I've never been all that much of a sports fan but I am a fan of sports movies and definately a fan of Gary Busey. The Bear is an important move that shouldn't be overlooked any longer. I hope that you are able to find a copy and watch Gary's presentation of the life of Coach Bear Bryant. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Allen Smithee

Director

Gary Busey

Paul W. Bryant

Harry Dean Stanton

Coach Thomas

Jon-Erik Hexum

Pat Trammell

Cynthia Leake

Mary Harmon Bryant

Carmen Thomas

Mae Martin Bryant
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Synopsis Paul "Bear" Bryant's (Gary Busey) begins his career playing football, then becomes an icon while coaching for the University of Alabama.
Director
Allen Smithee
Producer
Larry G. Spangler
Screenwriter
Michael Kane
Distributor
Embassy Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 28, 1984, Original
Runtime
1h 52m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Surround
Aspect Ratio
35mm