A Stranger in My Forest (1976)
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
Director:
Donald W. Thompson
Writers:
Russ Doughten, Donald W. Thompson.
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Eddie Moran as |
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Susan Backlinie as Susie |
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George Jones as |
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Trent Dolan as |
| Directing | Donald W. Thompson | Director |
| Production | Russ Doughten | Executive Producer |
| Production | Donald W. Thompson | Producer |
| Production | Jack Thompson | Production Manager |
| Writing | Russ Doughten | Screenplay |
| Writing | Donald W. Thompson | Screenplay |
| Camera | Robert Caramico | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Wes Phillippi | Editor |
| Production | Betty Clark | Casting |