Making a living in Canada as a trapper in 1934, Grey Owl (Pierce Brosnan) isolates himself from civilization, but gains renown as a hunter and nature writer. In flashbacks, we unravel the tangled tale of Archie Belaney (Brosnan), who migrated from England in order to pursue his goal of living like the Noble Savage. Having reinvented himself as Grey Owl, Archie eventually emerges as a spokesperson for "his people" and attracts the attention of a publisher. Grey Owl also catches the eye of Mohawk beauty Pony (Anne Galipeau), who follows him into the Canadian wilderness. Under her spell, he becomes a wildlife preservationist, particularly concerned with replenishing the...
Released:
2000
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
118 mins