Underplayed Gems

Walter (1982)

Walter poster
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
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The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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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.

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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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