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FAMILY . 1970 . 1h 33m . 5.8/10

King of the Grizzlies_

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.

Starring John Yesno, Chris Wiggins, Hugh Webster
5.8/10
Rating
1h 33m
Runtime
1970
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
John Yesno stars as Moki in King of the Grizzlies.
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Year context
King of the Grizzlies was released 56 years ago in 1970.
Overview
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...
King of the Grizzlies is a Family, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 33m.

CAST (6)

JY
John Yesno
Moki
Chris Wiggins
Chris Wiggins
The Colonel
HW
Hugh Webster
Shorty
JV
Jack Van Evera
Slim
W
Wahb
The Grizzly King
WH
Winston Hibler
Narrator

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Rating
5.8/10 (6 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is King of the Grizzlies about?
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.
How long is King of the Grizzlies?
King of the Grizzlies has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in King of the Grizzlies?
The cast of King of the Grizzlies includes John Yesno, Chris Wiggins, Hugh Webster, Jack Van Evera, Wahb.
What is the rating of King of the Grizzlies?
King of the Grizzlies has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

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Family Adventure
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