A Bear Named Winnie

(2004)Directed by John Kent Harrison90 minDrama, Family, TV Movie

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.

Michael Fassbenderas Harry Colebourn
Gil Bellowsas Colonel Barrett
Stephen Fryas Protheroe
David Suchetas General Hallholland
Aaron Ashmoreas Corporal Randy Taylor
Ted Athertonas Captain Elliot
Robert Gauvinas Sgt. Major Picard
Miriam Smithas Timmy's Mother
Emma Campbellas Mrs. McGuiness
Rebecca Gibsonas Nurse
Jonathon Youngas Macray
Nathan Valenteas Evans
Stan Leskas George
CSChris Sigurdsonas Major Crawford
Carson Nattrassas Captain Osbourn
JTJon Ted Wynneas Conductor
Robert Huculakas Company Captain
Mark Burgessas Father
Glen Thompsonas Dispatch Rider
Chrislyn Austinas Muriel
Dave Leaderas Cowboy Wrangler