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Featuring a remarkable performance by Ian McKellen and directed by Stephen Frears (The Queen), Walter remains one of the most acclaimed and poignant dramas ever made for British television the first ever Film on Four, it was chosen as the centrepiece drama for the launch night of Channel Four in 1982. This release comprises the original BAFTA-nominated play, and Walter and June, a sequel screened in 1983 co-starring Sarah Miles. Also included is Loving Walter - a movie-length edition that blends material from both films as well as previously unseen footage. Walter, adapted by David Cook from his award-winning novel, is set in the early 1960s and tells the disturbing story of a man with mental and physical disabilities who is left at the mercy of society's attitudes following the death of his parents. The play's unflinching treatment of its subject inevitably shocked, but also drew overwhelming praise from viewers and critics, with McKellen receiving a Royal Television Society award for his harrowing, rigorously researched portrayal. Walter and June, again written by Cook and directed by Frears, picks up Walter's story nineteen years on. It charts the friendships he has formed, and the tender, life-changing but precarious relationship that develops between Walter and mercurial fellow patient June, as the two leave the confines of the hospital to face an uncertain future in London. SPECIAL FEATURE Loving Walter: a movie-length edition of both films that includes previously unseen footage
S**T
Tearjerker
This Film is about a man who looks after his pigeons. His mum dies and he has to try carry on life without her
J**S
False Advertising
Fantastic films. Very sad re learning disabilities.But this was two dvds, the same films. Walter. And loving Walter are the same films. For £11.99. This is false Advertising.
S**N
Good Central performance
Admirable acting but rather depressing especially "Walter and June" which I hadn't seen before. Remember seeing "Walter" on Channel 4 in 1982. Sir Ian is an amazingly talented actor.
T**N
great films thanks
loved it was great to watch them again
K**N
Brilliant master piece
Wanted to see this again after seeing it on tv years ago. so glad i found this master piece by the talentedSir Ian McKellen. a real eye opener on how mental health was dealt with all those years ago.so sad. brilliant acting all round especially Sarah Miles who played June.quite upsetting disturbing viewing in some parts.comes in 2 seperate dvds..
V**N
Absolutely superb acting, not a jolly film to cheer you up but I would not have missed it for the world.
I am lost for words at the incomparable Ian McKellen's acting. I only wish I had been aware of his work decades ago.To say I am impressed is an understatement.It is not a film to cheer you up by any means but he is in a class of his own. I will gladly buy any film that he has starred in.
M**B
Brings Back Memories
For years I have been trying to find out the name of this film I remember as a child. I believe this was the first channel 4 movie shown. And its a classic. Was so pleased when I found it. Great Film and arrived quickly would recommend.
L**D
Superb acting as always from Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen as always was superb in this channel 4 film. Thought provoking, riveting & harrowing. It will make most people cry as it is unfortunately so true to life.
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