CinemaOSMovie · 1976 · 1h 15m

A Stranger in My Forest

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Orphaned by a tragic car crash, young Robbie and his older sister Susie come to live with their grandmother. A full-grown bear named Luke (after St. Luke), who steals hearts (and food) all over town, soon befriends the lonely boy. As a bitter old man plots Luke’s death, a mysterious stranger appears thrusting all into a hair-raising adventure

Directed byDonald W. Thompson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 15m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1976
Studios
Mark IV Pictures Incorporated

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Russ Doughten presents "A Stranger in My Forest" (trailer)

Russ Doughten presents "A Stranger in My Forest" (trailer)

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring

Eddie Moran

Susan Backlinie

Susan Backlinie

Susie

George Jones

Trent Dolan

Creative team
Directed by
Donald W. Thompson
Written by
Russ Doughten
Donald W. Thompson
Produced by
Donald W. Thompson

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