An adaptation of Akira Yoshimura's original suspense novel starring Rentaro Mikuni. 4th year of the Taishō era. About 15 families who moved in search of agricultural land to the land of the pioneers in Hokkaido led a peaceful life. One day, one of the pioneers, Mikio Shimakawa's wife Yura, and her child Taichi are attacked and killed by a bear that cannot hibernate. To resolve the situation, Shimakawa goes against all odds and turns to Ginshiro, the most hated hunter in the village, for help. While Shimakawa was away from the village, Yura and his friends were holding a funeral, the bear attacked again...
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Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
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Studios
Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
Toei Company1 review
Title
The Bear Storm
Released
Nov 27, 1980
Rated
Not rated
Region of Origin
Japan
Original Audio
Japanese
Runtime
1h 36m
Status
Released
Studios
Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Toei Company
