Silver Bears (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1977, Silver Bears is a comedy and crime film directed by Ivan Passer, running about 113 minutes. “They were after silver and they struck gold.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Financial wizard "Doc" Fletcher is sent by crime boss Joe Fiore to buy a bank in Switzerland in order to more easily launder their profits. When he arrives, Fletcher finds that the bank, acquired by his associate Prince di Siracusa, consists of some shabby offices above a restaurant. To make up for this, the Prince suggests that Fletcher invests in a silver mine owned by Shireen and Agha Firdausi. This solves one problem, but the mine also attracts the attention of some of the most powerful people in the silver business. Fletcher must pull out all his wheeler-dealing skills in order to keep hold of everything he's worked for, in the process romancing a banker's discontented wife.
Who’s in it. Silver Bears stars Cybill Shepherd as Debbie Luckman, Michael Caine as Doc Fletcher, Martin Balsam as Joe Fiore and Louis Jourdan as Prince di Siracusa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Silver Bears has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silver Bears page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silver Bears tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silver Bears (1977)?
- In US, Silver Bears is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Silver Bears worth watching?
- Silver Bears holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silver Bears?
- Silver Bears stars Cybill Shepherd, Michael Caine, Martin Balsam, Louis Jourdan and Joss Ackland.
- When was Silver Bears released?
- Silver Bears was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.