King of the Grizzlies (1970): Cast & Plot
King of the Grizzlies is a 1970 adventure family film directed by Ron Kelly, starring John Yesno as Moki, Wahb and Chris Wiggins. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Ron Kelly
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is King of the Grizzlies About?
The premise of King of the Grizzlies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Moki, a Cree Indian, becomes foreman of a vast cattle ranch owned by his former army commander while carrying his people's traditions. After rescuing a bear cub named Wahb, he forms a mystical bond. Years later the grown 1,300‑lb grizzly returns, threatening the herd, and Moki must confront the powerful animal amid stunning wilderness.
King of the Grizzlies Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- american
- artist
- wildlife
- bear
- based on book
King of the Grizzlies Cast & Characters
John Yesno leads the cast as Moki, with Wahb as The Grizzly King and Chris Wiggins as The Colonel. Directed by Ron Kelly; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ron Kelly
- John Yesno as Moki
- Wahb as The Grizzly King
- Chris Wiggins as The Colonel
- Winston Hibler as Narrator
Also Starring in King of the Grizzlies
· 2 more- Hugh Webster Shorty
- Jack Van Evera Slim
King of the Grizzlies Plot Summary
What happens in King of the Grizzlies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the late 19th-century West, Moki John Yesno, a Cree Indian, works as a foreman on the ranch owned by his former Army commanding officer, Colonel Pearson Chris Wiggins. He bears a tribal totem—the four-toed grizzly track—on his hand, a mark that seems to bind him to the wild, unpredictable frontier.
Full summary
The whole story of King of the Grizzlies, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know King of the Grizzlies?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the Cree Indian foreman working on the ranch?
King of the Grizzlies Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Le Roi des grizzlis” and “El rey de los osos”.
- Also known as
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- Le Roi des grizzlis
- El rey de los osos
- Il re dei grizzly
- O Gigantesco Rei das Florestas
- מלך דובי הגריזלי
- König der Grizzlies
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King of the Grizzlies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of King of the Grizzlies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is King of the Grizzlies?
King of the Grizzlies runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was King of the Grizzlies released?
King of the Grizzlies was released on February 11, 1970.
Who directed King of the Grizzlies?
King of the Grizzlies was directed by Ron Kelly.
More films by Ron Kelly Who is in the cast of King of the Grizzlies?
King of the Grizzlies stars John Yesno as Moki, Wahb as The Grizzly King and Chris Wiggins as The Colonel, among 6 credited actors.
Does King of the Grizzlies have a post-credit scene?
No. King of the Grizzlies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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