A Bear Named Winnie
Synopsis
Based on the true story of a Canadian soldier, enroute to World War I from Winnipeg, who adopts an orphaned bear cub at White River Ontario. It is namned Winnie (for Winnipeg) and eventually ends up at the London Zoo where it became the inspiration for A.A.Milne's Winnie The Pooh stories.
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Michael Fassbender
Harry Colebourn
Gil Bellows
Colonel Barrett
Stephen Fry
Protheroe
David Suchet
General Hallholland
Aaron Ashmore
Corporal Randy Taylor
Ted Atherton
Captain Elliot
Robert Gauvin
Sgt. Major Picard
Miriam Smith
Timmy's Mother
Emma Campbell
Mrs. McGuiness
Rebecca Gibson
Nurse
Jonathon Young
Macray
Arne MacPherson
Wallace
Nathan Valente
Evans
Stan Lesk
George
Chris Sigurdson
Major Crawford
Carson Nattrass
Captain Osbourn
Jon Ted Wynne
Conductor
Robert Huculak
Company Captain
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Kent Harrison
- Screenplay & Story
- John Kent Harrison, Simon Vaughan, John Goldsmith
- Original Score
- Charlie Mole
- Original Title
- A Bear Named Winnie
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Power, Original Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Kent Harrison
John Kent Harrison, Simon Vaughan, John Goldsmith
Charlie Mole
Ron Wisman
Simon Vaughan, Kim Todd
Department Leadership Roster
John Kent Harrison
Director
Charlie Mole
Original Music Composer
John Kent Harrison
Writer
Alan Church
Visual Effects Supervisor
Craig Sandells
Production Design
Ron Wisman
Editor
Simon Vaughan
Producer
Kim Todd
Producer
Rick Skene
Stunt Coordinator
John Goldsmith
Writer
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What is A Bear Named Winnie about?
Based on the true story of a Canadian soldier, enroute to World War I from Winnipeg, who adopts an orphaned bear cub at White River Ontario. It is namned Winnie (for Winnipeg) and eventually ends up at the London Zoo where it became the inspiration for A.A.Milne's Winnie The Pooh stories.
Who directed A Bear Named Winnie?
A Bear Named Winnie was directed by John Kent Harrison.
Who stars in A Bear Named Winnie?
The principal cast of A Bear Named Winnie includes Michael Fassbender, Gil Bellows, Stephen Fry, David Suchet, Aaron Ashmore.
When was A Bear Named Winnie released and how long is it?
A Bear Named Winnie was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Bear Named Winnie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Bear Named Winnie was composed by Charlie Mole.