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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Add this copy of Loving Walter [Dvd] to cart. $11.50, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, 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,... Very good. Run time: 128. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Loving Walter to cart. $12.99, new condition, Sold by Something Special 8192 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Acworth, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by BFS Entertainment.
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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 to cart. $23.99, good condition, Sold by Service First Media rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Taylorsville, KY, UNITED STATES, published 2003.
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This is an ex-library DVD, and has stickers and markings accordingly. The case shows some wear and tear. The DVD is in very good shape. All items ship Monday-Friday-Fast Shipping in a secure bubble mailer.
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