Walter's War
Originally released in 2008. Walter's War is a drama/history film. directed by Alrick Riley. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring O-T Fagbenle, David Oakes, and Kwame Kwei-Armah
Synopsis
Drama inspired by the life of Walter Tull who, after years in an orphanage, went on to become a professional footballer and then the first black commissioned officer to lead British troops during WW1. The action concerns Tull's turbulent passage from ordinary soldier to extraordinary officer at officer training camp, where he had to face his own demons as well as fight the prejudice that surrounded him
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
O-T Fagbenle
as Walter Tull
David Oakes
as Oswald Hennessey
Kwame Kwei-Armah
as Daniel Tull
Zac Fox
as Young Soldier
Michael Wildman
as Edward Tull
Julian Forsyth
as Rev. Dr. Stevenson
Ewan Stewart
as Sgt Fuller
Dugald Bruce Lockhart
as Capt. Coombes
Christian Roe
as Pte William Cooper
Chris Starkie
as Pte. Sebastian Wills
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter's War about?
Drama inspired by the life of Walter Tull who, after years in an orphanage, went on to become a professional footballer and then the first black commissioned officer to lead British troops during W...
Who directed Walter's War?
Walter's War was directed by Alrick Riley.
How long is Walter's War?
Walter's War has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Walter's War released?
Walter's War was released on November 9, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Walter's War?
The main cast of Walter's War includes O-T Fagbenle, David Oakes, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Zac Fox, Michael Wildman.