My Friend Walter
“Can a girl and a ghost save the family farm?”
Synopsis
Bess Throckmorton, a farmer's daughter from Devon, encounters an ancient relative who soon reveals himself to be the ghost of Sir Walter Raleigh, determined to escape the Tower of London once and for all and return to Devon. When Sir Raleigh learns that a pair of dastardly brothers have designs on his ancestors' farm, he devises a plan to thwart them.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gavin Millar
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Morpurgo
- Original Title
- My Friend Walter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gavin Millar
Michael Morpurgo
Monica Sims, Alan Horrox, Vanessa Lees, Jay Rayvid
Department Leadership Roster
Gavin Millar
Director
Michael Morpurgo
Screenplay
Vanessa Lees
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is My Friend Walter about?
Bess Throckmorton, a farmer's daughter from Devon, encounters an ancient relative who soon reveals himself to be the ghost of Sir Walter Raleigh, determined to escape the Tower of London once and for all and return to Devon. When Sir Raleigh learns that a pair of dastardly brothers have designs on his ancestors' farm, he devises a plan to thwart them.
Who directed My Friend Walter?
My Friend Walter was directed by Gavin Millar.
Who stars in My Friend Walter?
The principal cast of My Friend Walter includes Prunella Scales, Polly Grant, Ronald Pickup, James Hazeldine, Don Henderson.
When was My Friend Walter released and how long is it?
My Friend Walter was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Friend Walter?
My Friend Walter holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).