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Bear Island

PG19791h 58mDon Sharp
IMDb 5.8

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On the remote Norwegian Bear Island, used as a submarine base by the Germans during World War II, U.N. scientist Larsen sends a distress signal using an emergency N.A.T.O. frequency, and is received by scientific vessel Morning Rose.

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What is Bear Island (1979) about?

On the remote Norwegian Bear Island, used as a submarine base by the Germans during World War II, U.N. scientist Larsen sends a distress signal using an emergency N.A.T.O. frequency, and is received by scientific vessel Morning Rose.

Who stars in Bear Island?

Bear Island stars Donald Sutherland, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Widmark. The film was directed by Don Sharp.

How long is Bear Island?

Bear Island has a runtime of 1 h 58 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated PG.

Is Bear Island worth watching?

Bear Island holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Action, Adventure, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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