Walter
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".
Top Cast
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Ian McKellen
Walter
Barbara Jefford
Sarah - Walter's mother
Arthur Whybrow
Walter's father
Tony Melody
Mr. Hingley
David Ryall
Mr. Richards
Linda Polan
Miss Rushden
Keith Allen
Mike - Stockroom
Lesley Clare O'Neill
Jean - Stockroom
Paula Tilbrook
Mrs. Ashby
Marjorie Yates
Social Worker
Jim Broadbent
Joseph - Orderly
Kenny Ireland
Angus - Orderly
Don McKillop
Mr. Lipman
Nabil Shaban
Ben Gunn
Bob Flag
Harold
Ian Hinchcliffe
Hospital Patient
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- David Cook
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Walter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- ITV Central
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
David Cook
George Fenton
Chris Menges
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Frears
Director
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
David Cook
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walter
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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 "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".
Who directed Walter?
Walter was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in Walter?
The principal cast of Walter includes Ian McKellen, Barbara Jefford, Arthur Whybrow, Tony Melody, David Ryall.
When was Walter released and how long is it?
Walter was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Walter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walter was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Walter?
Walter holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).