The Bear and the Doll (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1970, The Bear and the Doll is a comedy and romance film directed by Michel Deville, running about 90 minutes. “Did you hear about "The Bear and the Doll?"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cellist Gaspard is living in a big house in the country with his son and three nieces. He likes being quiet. One day, his modest car bumps into a Rolls-Royce, driven by Felicia, a young, beautiful, wealthy and temperamental woman. And she knows it. She is very angry at him because he seems not to be under her charm. She decides to seduce him, but Gaspard did not feel like letting his life being invaded by such a woman.
Who’s in it. The Bear and the Doll stars Brigitte Bardot as Felicia, Jean-Pierre Cassel as Gaspard, Daniel Ceccaldi as Ivan and Georges Claisse as Stephane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Bear and the Doll has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bear and the Doll page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bear and the Doll tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bear and the Doll (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bear and the Doll change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bear and the Doll worth watching?
- The Bear and the Doll holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bear and the Doll?
- The Bear and the Doll stars Brigitte Bardot, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Daniel Ceccaldi, Georges Claisse and Julien Verdier.
- When was The Bear and the Doll released?
- The Bear and the Doll was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.