A retelling of the classic Canadian / American tall tale of the enormous lumberjack and his loyal companion, an equally huge blue ox.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Les Clark, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Thurl Ravenscroft, Max Smith, Bob Stevens, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Thurl Ravenscroft
as Paul Bunyan / Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen)
Max Smith
as Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen)Bob Stevens
as Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen)
Parley Baer
as Chris Crosshaul / Prologue Narrator (voice)
Dal McKennon
as Cal McNab (voice)Bob Amsberry
as Joe Muffaw (voice)Ken Christy
as Shot Gunderson (voice)Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 17 min |
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