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Grizzly Man (2005)

โ€œIn nature, there are boundaries. One man spent the last thirteen years of his life crossing them.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 993 votes 1h 43m r Documentary

#15 of 184 films from 2005 #41 of 80 in documentary

Directed by Werner Herzog

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Overview

Follows the story of "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen summers in a National Park in Alaska were like in his attempt to protect the grizzly bears. The film is full of unique images and a look into the spirit of a man who sacrificed himself for nature.

Cast

Timothy Treadwellas Self (archive footage)
Warren Queeneyas Self - Actor, Close Friend
Willy Fultonas Self - Pilot, Former Rodeo Rider
Sam Eglias Self - Egli Air Haul
Marnie Gaedeas Self - Ecologist
Marc Gaedeas Self - Ecologist
David Lettermanas Self
Larry Van Daeleas Self - Bear Biologist
Sven Haakansonas Self - Alutiiq
Franc Fallicoas Self - Coroner
Jewel Palovakas Self - Grizzly People
Amie Huguenardas Self (archive footage)
Werner Herzogas Self / Narrator (voice)
Val Dexteras Self - Timothy's Father

Facts

Release dateAugust 12, 2005
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) โ€” about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresDocumentary
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0427312

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Questions

How long is Grizzly Man?
Grizzly Man runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is Grizzly Man worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 993 votes, which places it #15 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 92%) and #41 among 80 documentary titles.
Who directed Grizzly Man?
Grizzly Man was directed by Werner Herzog. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fitzcarraldo (1982), Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979).
Who stars in Grizzly Man?
Timothy Treadwell as Self (archive footage); Warren Queeney as Self - Actor, Close Friend; Willy Fulton as Self - Pilot, Former Rodeo Rider; Sam Egli as Self - Egli Air Haul; Marnie Gaede as Self - Ecologist; Marc Gaede as Self - Ecologist.
What is Grizzly Man rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Grizzly Man?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/54653.

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