Quick facts
- Released
- November 2, 1982
- Runtime
- 70 min
- IMDb
- tt0383046
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Studio
- ITV Central, Film4 Productions
Cast
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
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Frequently asked questions
- 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?
- Walter stars Ian McKellen, Barbara Jefford, Arthur Whybrow, Tony Melody.
- When was Walter released?
- Walter is a 1982 drama, tv movie film.
- Where can I watch Walter?
- You can watch Walter with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.