Walter | |
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![]() Edited release of both films under the name Loving Walter | |
Genre | Drama |
Based on | Walter by David Cook |
Story by | David Cook |
Directed by | Stephen Frears |
Starring | Ian McKellen Barbara Jefford Tony Melody David Ryall Keith Allen Paula Tilbrook Jim Broadbent |
Theme music composer | George Fenton |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producer | Richard Creasey |
Producers | Patrick Cassavetti Richard Creasey Nigel Evans |
Cinematography | Chris Menges |
Editor | Mick Audsley[1] |
Running time | 70 min. |
Production companies | Central Independent Television Randel Evans Productions |
Original release | |
Network | Channel 4 |
Release | 2 November 1982 |
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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.