A Stranger in My Forest

A Stranger in My Forest

1976 · 75 min · ★ 9.0 · Family, Drama

Orphaned by a tragic car crash, young Robbie and his older sister Susie come to live with their grandmother. A full-grown bear named Luke (after St. Luke), who steals hearts (and food) all over town, soon befriends the lonely boy. As a bitter old man plots Luke’s death, a mysterious stranger appears thrusting all into a hair-raising adventure

Directed by Donald W. Thompson · Written by Donald W. Thompson

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