Forest Warrior (1996): Cast & Plot
Forest Warrior is a 1996 family action film directed by Aaron Norris, starring Terry Kiser as Travis Thorne, Chuck Norris and Roscoe Lee Browne. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Aaron Norris
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Nu Image
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Forest Warrior About?
The premise of Forest Warrior without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
John McKenna, a mystic who can become a bear, wolf or eagle, has dedicated his life to protecting Mount Tanglewood’s forest. When ruthless lumberjack Travis Thorne and his crew arrive to clear the woods, McKenna teams with the Lords of the Tanglewood—a band of forest‑loving children—to battle the invaders and safeguard their home.
Forest Warrior Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- transformation
- forest adventure
- b movie
- superhero action
- children
- group
- man
- evil
- child
- lumberjack
- wolf
- eagle
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- bear
- mountain man
- overalls
- environmental issue
- nature conservation
- forest protection
- deforestation
- logging
- bulldozer
- truck
- ghost
- superhero
- stylized violence
- shooting
- pump action shotgun
- shotgun
- outlaw gang
- outlaw
- opening action scene
- flintlock rifle
- musket
- martial arts master
- martial artist
- judo throw
- judo
- dysfunctional family
- ambush
- police car
- arrest
- foot chase
- chase
- one against many
- one man army
- cowboys and outlaws
- karate chop
- disarming someone
- beating
- karate kick
Forest Warrior Cast & Characters
Terry Kiser leads the cast as Travis Thorne, with Chuck Norris as Jedidiah McKenna and Roscoe Lee Browne as Clovis Madison. Directed by Aaron Norris; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Aaron Norris
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Terry Kiser as Travis Thorne -
Chuck Norris as Jedidiah McKenna - Roscoe Lee Browne as Clovis Madison
- William Sanderson as Paul Carpio
Also Starring in Forest Warrior
· 9 more- Megan Paul Austene Slaighter
- Michael Beck Arlen Slaighter
- Loretta Swit Shirley
- Max Gail Sheriff Ramsey
- George 'Buck' Flower Barney
- Jordan Brower Brian Anderson
- Trenton Knight Justin Franklin
- Josh Wolford Logan Anderson
- Michael Friedman Lewis Burdette
More from Aaron Norris
More films directed by Aaron Norris: Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire, Top Dog, Hellbound and Sidekicks.
Forest Warrior Plot Summary
What happens in Forest Warrior from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jedidiah McKenna Chuck Norris is brought to life in a campfire tale told by Clovis Madison Roscoe Lee Browne, a story that blends frontier legend with a forest caught between memory and danger. The tale centers on a stubborn frontiersman who refused to sell his land to a lumber outfit, a choice that earned him hatred and violence but also granted him otherworldly gifts. Returned from the beyond with the power to shift into a bear, a wolf, or an eagle, McKenna becomes more legend than man, a protector who fights for what he believes is right.
Full summary
The whole story of Forest Warrior, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Forest Warrior?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrays the frontiersman Jedidiah McKenna?
Cars in Forest Warrior
18 cars on screen, including the 1969 Ford Bronco and the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1969 Ford Bronco Minor role -
1993 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1993 Ford Explorer Minor role -
1987 Ford F-250 Minor role
Forest Warrior Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Chuck Norris Wants to Put Himself in Hard Wood” and “El guerrero del bosque”.
- Also known as
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- Chuck Norris Wants to Put Himself in Hard Wood
- El guerrero del bosque
- Ο Πολεμιστής του Δάσους
- Lords of Tanglewood
- Le Dernier des Guerriers
- Action Warrior
- L'Esprit de la Forêt
- Leśny wojownik
- Лесной воин
- Az erdő harcosa
- Vildmanden
- Горският воин
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- L'ultimo guerriero
- 熊战士
- O Defensor
- 숲속의 전사
- Лісовий воїн
- Zálesák
- Orman Savaşçısı
Seen Forest Warrior?
Movies Like Forest Warrior
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Warriors of Virtue, The Forest Ranger and Cry Wilderness.
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Warriors of Virtue 1997 -
The Forest Ranger 2006 -
Cry Wilderness 1987 -
The Legend of Wolf Mountain 1992 -
Woodwalkers 2024 -
Spirit of the Forest 2008 -
The Bear 1989 -
The Warrior 1981 -
The Warrior and the Wolf 2009 -
The Further Adventures of the Wilderness Family 1978 -
The Warrior's Way 2010 -
Warriors of Virtue: The Return to Tao 2002
Forest Warrior FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Forest Warrior, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Forest Warrior?
Forest Warrior runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Forest Warrior released?
Forest Warrior was released on November 5, 1996.
Who directed Forest Warrior?
Forest Warrior was directed by Aaron Norris.
More films by Aaron Norris Who is in the cast of Forest Warrior?
Forest Warrior stars Terry Kiser as Travis Thorne, Chuck Norris as Jedidiah McKenna and Roscoe Lee Browne as Clovis Madison, among 13 credited actors.
Does Forest Warrior have a post-credit scene?
No. Forest Warrior has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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