Director: Stephen Frears
Language
English
NMTW
64%
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Nominated for 2 BAFTA 1 win & 2 nominations total
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Ian McKellenWalter -
Barbara JeffordSarah - Walter's mother
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Arthur WhybrowWalter's father
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Tony MelodyMr. Hingley
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David RyallMr. Richards
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Keith AllenMike - Stockroom
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Marjorie YatesSocial Worker
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Jim BroadbentJoseph - Orderly
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Kenny IrelandAngus - Orderly
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Don McKillopMr. Lipman
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Nabil ShabanBen Gunn
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Linda PolanMiss Rushden
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Lesley Clare O'NeillJean - Stockroom
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Paula TilbrookMrs. Ashby
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Bob FlagHarold
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| Country: | United Kingdom |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 70 min |
Description:
A man with learning difficulties experiences neglect and mistreatment, a situation worsened by the death of his parents and a lack of support from others. A sequel to this film, titled "Walter and June," was released in 1983, set 19 years later. In the United States, the original and the sequel are often grouped together under the title "Loving Walter."
| Alternative title: | Walter |
| Release year: | 1982 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 2 BAFTA 1 win & 2 nominations total |
| Director: | Stephen Frears |
| Type: | Movie |
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