Wilt
“Has the shocking truth about Henry Wilt been inflated?”
Synopsis
Henry Wilt is a more or less failed teacher who fantasizes about murdering his dominant, non-attentive wife Eva. At a party who gets stuck in an inflatable doll and makes a complete fool of himself. Eventually, he dumps the doll in a hole at a building site. However, he has been witnessed getting rid of the doll and when his wife disappears on the night after the party, the police and Inspector Flint have strong suspicions on Mr Wilt.
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Wilt (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-23
Top Cast
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Mel Smith
Inspector Flint
Griff Rhys Jones
Henry Wilt
Alison Steadman
Eva
Roger Lloyd Pack
Dr Pittman
Diana Quick
Sally
Jeremy Clyde
Hugh
Roger Allam
Dave
David Ryall
Rev. Froude
Dermot Crowley
Braintree
John Normington
Treadaway
Tony Mathews
Gladden
Charles Lawson
Cranham
Gabrielle Blunt
Mrs. Bulstrode
Edward Clayton
Mossop
Jeffrey Chiswick
Macari
Julia McCarthy
Mrs. McClaren
Geoffrey McGivern
Mr. Yeo
Ling Tai
Manageress
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 19, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Tuchner
- Screenplay & Story
- David Renwick, Andrew Marshall
- Original Score
- Anne Dudley
- Original Title
- Wilt
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Talkback, The Rank Organisation, LWT, Picture Partnership
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Tuchner
David Renwick, Andrew Marshall, Tom Sharpe
Anne Dudley
Norman G. Langley
Chris Blunden
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Tuchner
Director
David Renwick
Screenplay
Andrew Marshall
Screenplay
Anne Dudley
Original Music Composer
Chris Blunden
Editor
Norman G. Langley
Director of Photography
Elizabeth Waller
Costume Design
Leo Austin
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilt
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What is Wilt about?
Henry Wilt is a more or less failed teacher who fantasizes about murdering his dominant, non-attentive wife Eva. At a party who gets stuck in an inflatable doll and makes a complete fool of himself. Eventually, he dumps the doll in a hole at a building site. However, he has been witnessed getting rid of the doll and when his wife disappears on the night after the party, the police and Inspector Flint have strong suspicions on Mr Wilt.
Who directed Wilt?
Wilt was directed by Michael Tuchner.
Who stars in Wilt?
The principal cast of Wilt includes Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Alison Steadman, Roger Lloyd Pack, Diana Quick.
When was Wilt released and how long is it?
Wilt was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Wilt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wilt was composed by Anne Dudley.
Is Wilt based on a book or true story?
Wilt is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tom Sharpe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wilt?
Wilt holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).