Walter's War
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
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O-T Fagbenle
Walter Tull
David Oakes
Oswald Hennessey
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Daniel Tull
Zac Fox
Young Soldier
Michael Wildman
Edward Tull
Julian Forsyth
Rev. Dr. Stevenson
Ewan Stewart
Sgt Fuller
Dugald Bruce Lockhart
Capt. Coombes
Christian Roe
Pte William Cooper
Chris Starkie
Pte. Sebastian Wills
Chris Starkie
Pte. Sebastian Willis
Hamish MacDougall
Pte. Christopher Hummins
Jonathan Cullen
Lt. Col. Baxter
Samara MacLaren
Connie MacPherson
Jenny Hulse
Joanne McSween
Mark Wingett
Football Team Manager
Kit Young
Young Edward (as Chris Young)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alrick Riley
- Screenplay & Story
- Esther Springer, Kwame Kwei-Armah
- Original Score
- Debbie Wiseman
- Original Title
- Walter's War
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alrick Riley
Esther Springer, Kwame Kwei-Armah
Debbie Wiseman
Kelvin Richard
Anthony Combes
Ruth Caleb, Kate Harwood
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Bradford
Stunt Coordinator
David Crossman
Costume Design
Debbie Wiseman
Original Music Composer
Anthony Combes
Editor
Tom Bowyer
Production Design
Kelvin Richard
Director of Photography
Alrick Riley
Director
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Writer
Ruth Caleb
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walter's War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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
Who directed Walter's War?
Walter's War was directed by Alrick Riley.
Who stars in Walter's War?
The principal cast of Walter's War includes O-T Fagbenle, David Oakes, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Zac Fox, Michael Wildman.
When was Walter's War released and how long is it?
Walter's War was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Walter's War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walter's War was composed by Debbie Wiseman.