Walter (1982 film)

Walter
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 (1982-11-02)
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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.