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Gentle Ben (2002): Cast

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Gentle Ben is a 2002 family drama directed by David S. Cass Sr., starring Bonkers as Ben, Reiley McClendon and Corbin Bernsen. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Gentle Ben (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genres
Family , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gentle Ben About?

The premise of Gentle Ben without spoilers.

Mark spends a summer visiting his uncle in the wilderness, where he is introduced to a gentle, unusually tame black bear. Though initially unfamiliar with the rugged setting, Mark quickly bonds with the animal, eventually naming him Ben. Their growing friendship becomes the heart of the story as Mark learns to navigate his new environment.

Gentle Ben Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • animal character name as title
  • two word title
  • gentle ben character
  • grizzly bear
  • park ranger
  • ranger
  • ranch hand
  • mayor
  • bear
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Gentle Ben Cast & Characters

Bonkers leads the cast as Ben, with Reiley McClendon as Mark Wedloe and Corbin Bernsen as Fog Benson. Directed by David S. Cass Sr.; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Gentle Ben

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From the director

More from David S. Cass Sr.

More films directed by David S. Cass Sr.: Hometown Hero, Love by the Book, This Magic Moment and Shadow on the Mesa.

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Gentle Ben Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Paraxenoi filoi” and “Terror on the Mountain”.

Also known as
  • Paraxenoi filoi
  • Terror on the Mountain
  • A hegyek szelíd ura
  • Страшилището на планината
  • L'Ours et l'enfant
  • 温柔的本
  • Meu Amigo Ben: Aventura na Montanha
  • Mein Freund Ben - Der Film
  • Tenero Ben
  • Groza w górach
  • Blândul Ben
  • Хозяин горы
+1 more
  • Лагідний Бен

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Gentle Ben FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gentle Ben, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gentle Ben?

Gentle Ben runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Gentle Ben released?

Gentle Ben was released on March 25, 2002.

Who directed Gentle Ben?

Gentle Ben was directed by David S. Cass Sr.

More films by David S. Cass Sr.

Who is in the cast of Gentle Ben?

Gentle Ben stars Bonkers as Ben, Reiley McClendon as Mark Wedloe and Corbin Bernsen as Fog Benson, among 13 credited actors.

Does Gentle Ben have a post-credit scene?

No. Gentle Ben has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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