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Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot Film
Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin filmed what appears to be a female Bigfoot walking along a creek bed. Despite decades of analysis, the 59 seconds of footage have never been definitively proven fake.
October 20, 1967
Bluff Creek, California, USA
2+ witnesses
The Famous Bigfoot Film
On October 20, 1967, Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin captured the most famous footage of an alleged Bigfoot in Bluff Creek, California. The 59-second film has been analyzed by experts for decades and remains contentious.
The Filmmakers
Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin:
- Searching for Bigfoot
- On horseback
- Armed with camera
- In known sighting area
The Encounter
What they filmed:
- Large bipedal creature
- Female (“Patty”)
- Walking along creek
- Turns to look at camera
- Walks into forest
The Analysis
Experts note:
- Natural gait
- Muscle movement visible
- No seams apparent
- Proportions unusual
Controversy
Debates include:
- Man in suit claims
- Confession later recanted
- Gait analysis disputes
- Ongoing study
Significance
Most analyzed Bigfoot footage ever taken, never definitively proven fake despite decades of scrutiny.
Legacy
Defines how the world visualizes Bigfoot. Over 50 years later, debate continues.