Gentle Giant - 1967

Condition: Very Good

Folded as Issued

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Size: 14 x 30 inches (36 x 76 cm)

An original Australian Daybill poster for the 1967 release of “Gentle Giant”

An American drama film about a young boy's friendship with an American black bear, based on the 1965 book Gentle Ben by Walt Morey.

It was produced by Ivan Tors, directed by James Neilson and written by Edward J. Lakso and Andy White. The film stars Clint Howard, Dennis Weaver, Vera Miles, Ralph Meeker, Huntz Hall and Bruno the Bear.

A young boy befriends an orphaned cub and raises him to adult-bearhood. This fine family feature. based on Walt Morey's novel "Gentle Ben," was the basis for the "Gentle Ben" television series.

"A wisp of a boy ... A ton of bear ... And a whole angry town trying to tear them apart."

Tags: Australian 1960s Daybill Drama Adventure American