Question 1

What real bear played the killer grizzly in the film and how was it controlled on set?

Accepted Answer

An 11-foot-tall Kodiak bear nicknamed "Teddy" played the titular role. He was trained by an expert, with the cast and crew protected by a thin green electrical wire, and a mechanical bear was used for attack scenes.

Question 2

Why did the film's executive producer get sued by the creative team after its release?

Accepted Answer

Executive producer/distributor Edward L. Montoro kept the $39 million profits without paying co-producers/writers David Sheldon and Harvey Flaxman and director William Girdler, leading to a lawsuit where the court ordered him to pay them.

Question 3

How did the film's success compare to other independent films of its time?

Accepted Answer

It became the most financially successful independent film of 1976, earning $39 million worldwide and breaking several records, a title held until Halloween broke it two years later.

Question 4

What challenge did the park ranger face while trying to stop the grizzly bear?

Accepted Answer

The park ranger's efforts to capture or destroy the bear were thwarted by the introduction of dozens of drunken hunters into the area, complicating the situation.

Question 5

Which crew member also appeared on screen as a reporter in the film?

Accepted Answer

Co-producer and co-writer Harvey Flaxman plays a reporter by Charley Kittridge's office in the film.

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