Bear Island
A group of people converge on a barren Arctic island. They have their reasons for being there but when a series of mysterious accidents and murders take place, a whole lot of darker motives become apparent. Could the fortune in buried Nazi gold be the key to the mystery? Donald Sutherland and Vanessa Redgrave investigate
Critics Sentiment
Lansing finds his father's U-boat with remains shackled inside
Radio mast collapses killing Lechinski and explosion destroys generator
The film drops sharply from the powerful U-boat discovery scene to confusing middle section sabotages that critics found sluggish and hard to follow.
Bear Island starts moderately with atmospheric Arctic mystery building to a haunting peak when Lansing discovers his father's submarine. The middle section becomes muddled with confusing plot machinations before recovering for a satisfying action finale. Critics consistently praised the cinematography and cast while criticizing pacing issues and unclear character motivations.
Full cast
Donald Sutherland
Frank Lansing
Vanessa Redgrave
Heddi Lindquist
Richard Widmark
Otto Gerran
Christopher Lee
Lechinski
Barbara Parkins
Judith Rubin
Lloyd Bridges
Smithy
Lawrence Dane
Paul Hartman
Patricia Collins
Inge Van Zipper
Michael J. Reynolds
Heyter
Nicholas Cortland
Jungbeck
August Schellenberg
Marine Technician
Candace O'Connor
Laboratory Assistant
Joseph Golland
Meteorological Assistant
Bruce Greenwood
Technician (Tommy)
Richard Wren
Radio Operator
Hagan Beggs
Larsen
Michael Collins
Ship's Captain
Robert Stelmach
Ship's Radio Operator
Terry Waterhouse
Helicopter Crewman
Mark Jones
Cook
Crew
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