| Jim Broadbent | . . . . | Attendant |
| Frankie Connolly | . . . . | Young Walter |
| Barbara Jefford | . . . . | Walter's mother |
| Ian McKellen | . . . . | Walter |
| Sarah Miles | . . . . | June |
| David Ryall | . . . . | Walter's employer |
| John Gordon Sinclair | . . . . | Graham |
| Paula Tilbrook | .. . . | Mrs. Ashby |
| Arthur Whybrow | . . . . | Walter's father |
| Marjorie Yeats | . . . . | Social Worker |
Written by David Cook Directed by Stephen Frears Original music by George Fenton Cinematography by Chris Menges Film Editing by Mick Audsley More about WalterNotes by Ian McKellen about Walter |