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The Bear is a 1984 biopic starring Gary Busey and Jon-Erik Hexum. The film was written by Michael Kane, directed by Richard C. Sarafian, and produced by James A. Hearn and Larry G. Spangler.
Original Release
09/28/1984
US Release
09/28/1984
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gary Busey | Paul W. Bryant |
| Cynthia Leake | Mary Harmon Bryant |
| Carmen Thomas | Mae Martin Bryant |
| Cary Guffey | Grandson Marc |
| Harry Dean Stanton | Coach Thomas |
| Jon-Erik Hexum | Pat Trammell |
| Steve Greenstein | Joe Namath |
| Michael McGrady | Gene Stallings |
| William Wesley Neighbors Jr. | Billy Neighbors |
| Brett Rice | Don Hutson |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gary Busey | Paul W. Bryant |
| Cynthia Leake | Mary Harmon Bryant |
| Carmen Thomas | Mae Martin Bryant |
| Cary Guffey | Grandson Marc |
| Harry Dean Stanton | Coach Thomas |
| Jon-Erik Hexum | Pat Trammell |
| Steve Greenstein | Joe Namath |
| Michael McGrady | Gene Stallings |
| William Wesley Neighbors Jr. | Billy Neighbors |
| Brett Rice | Don Hutson |
| Buddy Farmer | Herman Ball |
| Owen Orr | Ermal Allen |
| Charles Gabrielson | Steve Meilinger |
| D'Urville Martin | Billy |
| Ken Taylor | Jimbo / Ball Player |
| Ned Luke | Football Player |
| Muriel Moore | Miss Vernon |
| Ivan Green | Mr. Gallagher |
| Scott Campbell | Dennis Goehring |
| Damon B. Sarafian | Don Watson |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| James A. Hearn | Executive Producer |
| Larry G. Spangler | Producer |
Editors
