Walter

Ian McKellen

Sarah - Walter's mother

Barbara Jefford

Joseph - Orderly

Jim Broadbent

Angus - Orderly

Kenny Ireland

Mr. Lipman (as Donald McKillop)

Don McKillop

Ben Gunn

Nabil Shaban

Harold

Bob Flag

Walter's father

Arthur Whybrow

Mr. Hingley

Tony Melody

Mr. Richards

David Ryall

Miss Rushden

Linda Polan

Mike - Stockroom

Keith Allen

Jean - Stockroom

Lesley Clare O'Neill

Mrs. Ashby

Paula Tilbrook

Social Worker

Marjorie Yates

Director of Photography

Chris Menges

Writer

David Cook

Director

Stephen Frears

Original Music Composer

George Fenton