Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War (2011)

10/22/2011 (EN) • Documentary • 59m

Overview

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)

10/22/2011 (EN) • 59m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Romi Aboulafia

Irena

Brian Blessed

Narrator

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Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

$235.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

immigrant

world war ii

bear

patriot

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