A Bear Named Winnie

Director John Harrison
Year 2004
Run Time 90min
Genre Comedy, Family
Based on the true story behind author A.A. Milne's beloved character, Winnie the Pooh, this is a tale of the remarkable friendship between a Canadian soldier and the cub that stood as a symbol of friendship and hope in a world plagued by war.

It was during the early days of World War I that veterinarian Lieutenant Harry Colebourn (Michael Fassbinder) purchased a small bear cub and named her Winnie after his hometown of Winnipeg. As the specter of war looms heavy in the conscience of the citizens and children of London, Winnie becomes the star attraction at the zoo. When a man named A.A. Milne brings his young son to visit the zoo, the story of the bear and her friendship with a far away soldier inspires him to create one of the most beloved characters in the history of children's literature.

Director

John Harrison

Writers

Simon Vaughn, John Goldsmith, John Harrison

Cast

Michael Fassbender, Gil Bellows, David Suchet, Stephen Fry, Jonathon Young

Producers

Simon Vaughn, Kim Todd

Genres

Comedy, Family

Interest

History

Original Language

English