Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story
Synopsis
As a coach and mentor, Walter Gretzky was instrumental in nurturing the talent of his son, hockey great Wayne Gretzky. So it came as an ironic tragedy when in 1991, just days after his 53rd birthday, Walter suffered a debilitating stroke that left him with no memory of his son's hockey career or his own role in Wayne's achievements.
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- Director
- Dean Bennett
- Original Title
- Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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What is Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story about?
As a coach and mentor, Walter Gretzky was instrumental in nurturing the talent of his son, hockey great Wayne Gretzky. So it came as an ironic tragedy when in 1991, just days after his 53rd birthday, Walter suffered a debilitating stroke that left him with no memory of his son's hockey career or his own role in Wayne's achievements.
Who directed Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story?
Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story was directed by Dean Bennett.
Who stars in Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story?
The principal cast of Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story includes Victoria Snow, Kristen Holden-Ried, Brendan Meyer.
When was Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story released and how long is it?
Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.