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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A classic must-revisit for children of the 70s,
This review is from: Life and Times of Grizzly Adams [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This movie is based upon the true story of James "Grizzly" Adams (Dan Haggerty), an unfairly accused man who chooses to live exiled in the wilderness above standing trial for a crime he did not commit. Along the way, he befriends a big, big bear named Ben, and a trapper and his mule. In the TV series (1977-78), Ben was played by a female Grizzly named Bozo.
Three sequels followed, with only one starring Haggerty in the title role: The Capture of Grizzly Adams (1982); The Legend of Grizzly Adams (1990); and Grizzly Adams and the Legend of Dark Mountain (1999). As is usually the case, the first is the best. Haggerty and the bear create magic onscreen, and the locations are lovely. Staci Layne Wilson
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An innocent man makes a life in the wilderness.,
By James McDonald (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Life and Times of Grizzly Adams [VHS] (VHS Tape)
A Sun Classics Picture. (Sun International Productions Release)
This story is based upon an actual man who we know today as "Grizzly Adams". He lived from 1812-1860 and is now considered a legend. James Adams (Dan Haggerty) is wrongfully accused of a crime that happened near his home. He is innocent. He has lost all hope and decides there is nothing else to do but leave his wife and eight-year old daughter (Lisa Jones) forever for a life in the wilderness. All that he had of his daughter's was a red ribbon from her hair to take with him. In the wilderness he becomes fast friends to the animals around him. He shared his lunch with a deer. He finds a young bear stranded on a ledge. James saves him and decides to raise him. He calls him "Ben". ( You are remembering "Gentle Ben" with Clint Howard now) He helps a fallen Indian man (Don Shanks) who has a broken leg. James makes splints and helps the Indian to heel with water and fresh meat. The Indian taught James some survival skills. After the Indian was healed, the Indian makes James a blood brother. The Indian checks on James from time to time, but the wilderness has it's challenges for James. Rated "G". Some scenes may need parental guidence for children. The movie is suitable for children and the whole family and may help children respect nature. Marjorie Harper is also in the cast. Followed by a tv series, "The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams" (1977-78). Dan Haggerty and Don Shanks continue their original roles. The story continues again with "The Capture of Grizzly Adams (1982-TVM), when Adams sees his daughter again. Then followed by: The Mark of the Bear (1991) Grizzly Mountain (1997) Escape to Grizzly Mountain (1999)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but not like the TV series,
This review is from: Life and Times of Grizzly Adams [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This is a good movie, but if you're expecting it to be like the TV show we late-30s folks remember you will be disappointed. Dan Haggarty (Grizzly Adams) barely speaks a single word in the movie, it's all a voiceover by a different person.
No Mad Jack in this either. Sorta like a documentary. It's good, but don't anticipate the TV show coming back to life for you again.
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