Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War(2011)
Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War Synopsis
This is the story of Wojtek - a magnificent 500lb military bear who fought in World War Two alongside a band of Polish soldiers, shared their beer and cigarettes - and eventually their fate. Through understanding the life and death of this unique creature we discover new meanings to the terms immigrant, patriot, and human being.
Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War (2011) is a documentary film directed by Adam Lavis, released on October 22, 2011 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Romi Aboulafia and Brian Blessed. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Adam Lavis
- Producers:
- Katrina Mansoor, Kasia Skibinska
- Budget:
- $235
- Status:
- Released
Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Adam Lavis, produced by Katrina Mansoor and Kasia Skibinska.
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Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War?
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The main cast of Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War (2011) includes Romi Aboulafia and Brian Blessed. The film was directed by Adam Lavis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War released?
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Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War was released on October 22, 2011 and runs for 59m.
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Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War (2011) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.