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Jack Speirs
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King of the Grizzlies · 1970King of the Grizzlies
★ 6.01970
MovieFamilyAdventure
Moki, a Cree Indian, is made foreman of a sprawling cattle ranch owned by his former army commander. But he carries with him through life the lore of his own people. When he rescues a bear cub, Wahb, he feels a mystical connection between himself and the magnificent creature. Later, Wahb, now a 1,300-pound bear, returns from the wild to wreak havoc on the cattle ranch, and Moki must face this fearsome grizzly. This spectacular film depicts a territorial battle over a country of breathtaking beauty.
My Family Is a Menagerie · 1968My Family Is a Menagerie
1968
MovieAdventureFamily
A young widow who has a way with animals moves to Northern California and is asked to care for the local strays. A wreck of a circus truck sets a menagerie of circus animals free, and she has to use all her wits to catch them. Only a leopard eludes her, and he is befriended by a local renegade dog. Eventually she is able to trap them and she trains them to be in her animal act.
Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar · 1967Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar
★ 6.01967
MovieAdventureFamily
A heartwarming Disney classic in which a cougar, who was rescued as a cub and raised by a group of loggers in the Pacific Northwest, reverts back to his natural instincts, leading to hilarious (and dangerous) consequences.
Seems There Was This Moose · 1975Seems There Was This Moose
1975
MovieAdventureFamily
A young moose survives two hazardous years on Washington state's Olympic Peninsula. Grizzlies, enroachment of civilization, and snowfall creating difficulty in foraging are among the problems threatening the moose.
The Legend of El Blanco · 1966The Legend of El Blanco
1966
MovieTV MovieAdventure
An engaging story about a legendary horse that was believed to have magical powers to bring rain.
A Tale of Two Critters · 1977A Tale of Two Critters
★ 5.91977
MovieAdventureFamily
A bear cub and a raccoon become fast friends when they're swept away down a river, away from their families.
Monsters of the DeepMonsters of the Deep
MovieDocumentaryAnimation
Walt Disney takes viewers on a journey into the history and behaviors of the beasts that lie below the waves. During the show, viewers see how the giant squid from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was brought to life with assistance from Kirk Douglas and Peter Lorre, explore the prehistoric ancestors of these beasts through clips from Fantasia, and recall Pinocchio's encounter with the fearsome Monstro with narration by Cliff Edwards reprising his role of Jiminy Cricket.
The Nashville Coyote · 1972The Nashville Coyote
1972
MovieFamilyAdventure
A surprised coyote stowaway on a freight train ends up in Nashville where he meets a friendly beagle and an aspiring songwriter. The songwriter is unable to sell his songs, so he returns to California, taking the coyote back to his desert home
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