In Search of Bigfoot

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In Search of Bigfoot

"The Documented Proof of the Mysterious 'Bigfoot'"

1976

1h 15m

6.2(5 votes)

Documentary

Overview

A documentary about the search for the legendary Bigfoot, a large humanoid creature (also known as Sasquatch) who is rumored to inhabit the forests of the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

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Cast & crew

5 featured cast members

Starring

Robert W. Morgan

Himself

Phil Tonken

Narrator

Rene Dahinden

Himself

Sam Melville

Himself

John Green

Himself

Creative team

Directed by: Lawrence Crowley
William F. Miller
Produced by: Lawrence Crowley
William F. Miller

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