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Walter

Country: UK, Language: English, 128 mins

  • Director: Stephen Frears
  • Writer: David Cook
  • Producer: Patrick Cassavetti; Richard Creasey

CGiii Comment

The first film to be shown on Channel 4...it's grim.

Possibly the role that got him noticed by the general public, McKellen soars within his character.

It's disturbing, it's cruel...with no respite whatsoever.

The molestation scene is a horror.

Not easy...but, worth the agony.


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The(ir) Blurb...

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.

Cast & Characters

Ian McKellen as Walter;
Barbara Jefford as Sarah - Walter's mother;
Arthur Whybrow as Walter's father;
Tony Melody as Mr. Hingley;
David Ryall as Mr. Richards;
Linda Polan as Miss Rushden;
Keith Allen as Mike - Stockroom;
Lesley Clare O'Neill as Jean - Stockroom;
Paula Tilbrook as Mrs. Ashby;
Marjorie Yates as Social Worker