Walter
Originally released in 1982. Walter is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Stephen Frears. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ian McKellen, Barbara Jefford, and Arthur Whybrow
Synopsis
A man with learning difficulties suffers neglect and ill-treatment, and this is only exasperated when his parents die and nobody seems to know what to do with him. A sequel to this film, titled "Walter and June", was released in 1983 and set 19 years later in time. In the United States, these two are sometimes bundled together under the title "Loving Walter".
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ian McKellen
as Walter
Barbara Jefford
as Sarah - Walter's mother
Arthur Whybrow
as Walter's father
Tony Melody
as Mr. Hingley
David Ryall
as Mr. Richards
Linda Polan
as Miss Rushden
Keith Allen
as Mike - Stockroom
Lesley Clare O'Neill
as Jean - Stockroom
Paula Tilbrook
as Mrs. Ashby
Marjorie Yates
as Social Worker
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ITV Central
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter about?
A man with learning difficulties suffers neglect and ill-treatment, and this is only exasperated when his parents die and nobody seems to know what to do with him. A sequel to this film, titled "W...
Who directed Walter?
Walter was directed by Stephen Frears.
How long is Walter?
Walter has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Walter released?
Walter was released on November 2, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Walter?
The main cast of Walter includes Ian McKellen, Barbara Jefford, Arthur Whybrow, Tony Melody, David Ryall.