Director Stephen Frears' Loving Walter combines 1982's Walter, produced for Britain's Channel Four, and its sequel, 1983's Walter and June. Based on the best-selling book by David Cook, the story details the plight of Walter (Ian McKellan), a moderately retarded man, after the deaths of his parents. No concrete provisions have been made for Walter's upkeep, so he is thrown into an institution, where for the first time he is subjected to the casual cruelties of the "normal" world. Walter is rescued from an uncertain future ...
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Director Stephen Frears' Loving Walter combines 1982's Walter, produced for Britain's Channel Four, and its sequel, 1983's Walter and June. Based on the best-selling book by David Cook, the story details the plight of Walter (Ian McKellan), a moderately retarded man, after the deaths of his parents. No concrete provisions have been made for Walter's upkeep, so he is thrown into an institution, where for the first time he is subjected to the casual cruelties of the "normal" world. Walter is rescued from an uncertain future through the love of June, played by Sarah Miles. Frankie Connolly plays the young Walter, while Arthur Whybrow and Barbara Jefford are his parents. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Ian McKellen, Sarah Miles, Barbara Jefford, Arthur Whybrow, Paula Tilbrook. Run time: 128 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1986. Factory Sealed Brand New DVD The frustrations of Thatcher-era government social services are the backdrop for this touching story of a mentally challenged man (Ian McKellan from LORD OF THE RINGS) who wanders through the system and is helped by various townpeople.
Add this copy of Loving Walter [Dvd] to cart. $10.98, good condition, Sold by GoPeachy rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Bfs Entertainment.
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Ian McKellen, Barbara Jefford, Arthur Whybrow, Tony Melody, David Ryall, Linda Polan, Keith Allen, Lesley Clare O'Neill,... Good. Run time: 128. Ships within 1 business day from FL, USA with Tracking. Used discs may not include digital content. All products 100% guaranteed.
