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Walter's War

2008 · 60 min Drama History TV Movie War
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Drama inspired by the life of Walter Tull who, after years in an orphanage, went on to become a professional footballer and then the first black commissioned officer to lead British troops during WW1. The action concerns Tull's turbulent passage from ordinary soldier to extraordinary officer at officer training camp, where he had to face his own demons as well as fight the prejudice that surrounded him

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Year 2008
Country United Kingdom
Genre Drama, History, TV Movie, War
Director Alrick Riley
Runtime 60 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the parallel between the football pitch and the trench, exploring the protagonist's resilience through this contrast. It relies on understated yet powerful performances to portray dignity confronting systemic prejudice.

What lingers after viewing is not the spectacle of war, but a quiet, profound meditation on an unsung trailblazer. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Alrick Riley

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An evening viewing for a thoughtful immersion into this historical character study.

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