Walter's War
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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📋 Film Details
| 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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
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.
🎭 Cast
O-T Fagbenle
Walter Tull
David Oakes
Oswald Hennessey
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Daniel Tull
Zac Fox
Young Soldier
Michael Wildman
Edward Tull
Julian Forsyth
Rev. Dr. Stevenson
Ewan Stewart
Sgt Fuller
Dugald Bruce Lockhart
Capt. Coombes
Christian Roe
Pte William Cooper
Chris Starkie
Pte. Sebastian Wills
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