Grey Owl (1999)

A dream to save the wilderness. A secret that shocked the world.

Grey Owl (1999) poster

Archie Grey Owl is a trapper in Canada in the early 1930s when a young Iroquois woman from town asks him to teach her Indian ways. They live in the woods, where she is appalled at how trapped animals die. She adopts two orphaned beaver kits and helps Archie see his way to stop trapping. Instead, he works as a guide, a naturalist writer, and then the Canadian government hires him to save the beaver in a conserve by Lake Ajawaan in Prince Albert National Park. He writes a biography, which brings him attention in Canada and invitations to lecture in England. Before he leaves, he and Anahareo (Pony) marry. In England, his secret is revealed. Will Anahareo continue to love him?

Director: Richard Attenborough
Genre: Western, Action, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 117 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: George Fenton
Cinematography: Roger Pratt
Editing: Lesley Walker
Production: Beaver Productions, Ajawaan Productions, Allied Filmmakers, Largo Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, New City Releasing
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $30M
Original Language: en

Keywords

native american

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grey Owl about?
Archie Grey Owl is a trapper in Canada in the early 1930s when a young Iroquois woman from town asks him to teach her Indian ways. They live in the woods, where she is appalled at how trapped animals die. She adopts two orphaned beaver kits and helps Archie see his way to stop trapping. Instead, he works as a guide, a naturalist writer, and then the Canadian government hires him to save the beaver in a conserve by Lake Ajawaan in Prince Albert National Park. He writes a biography, which brings him attention in Canada and invitations to lecture in England. Before he leaves, he and Anahareo (Pony) marry. In England, his secret is revealed. Will Anahareo continue to love him?
Who directed Grey Owl?
Grey Owl was directed by Richard Attenborough.
Who stars in Grey Owl?
Grey Owl stars Pierce Brosnan, Stewart Bick, Vlasta Vrana, Annie Galipeau, Neil Kroetsch, Serge Houde.
How long is Grey Owl?
Grey Owl has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What genre is Grey Owl?
Grey Owl is a Western, Action, Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of Grey Owl?
Grey Owl had a budget of $30M.
Where was Grey Owl produced?
Grey Owl was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.