Walter (1982)

Directed by

Stephen Frears

Genre

drama television series

Country

United Kingdom

Runtime

1h 10m

Rated

15

Rating

5.9 of 10 from 10 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A man with learning disabilities moves through life in a mid-20th century British institution and then in the outside world. The story follows his quiet struggles and small joys as he tries to find his place.

poignantgroundedintimatesadunderstatedhumanunsentimental

What happens

Walter is a British television drama directed by Stephen Frears and starring Ian McKellen, Barbara Jefford, Tony Melody, David Ryall, Keith Allen, Paula Tilbrook, and Jim Broadbent. It was first broadcast on the launch night of Channel 4 on 2 November 1982. Based on a 1978 novel of the same name by David Cook, it was the first ever Film on Four. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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