Walter's War
2008, English. Directed by Alrick Riley.
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
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Walter's War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alrick RileyDirector
- O-T FagbenleWalter Tull
- David OakesOswald Hennessey
- Kwame Kwei-ArmahDaniel Tull
- Zac FoxYoung Soldier
- Michael WildmanEdward Tull
- Julian ForsythRev. Dr. Stevenson
- Ewan StewartSgt Fuller
- Dugald Bruce LockhartCapt. Coombes
- Christian RoePte William Cooper
- Chris StarkiePte. Sebastian Wills
- Chris StarkiePte. Sebastian Willis
- Hamish MacDougallPte. Christopher Hummins
Details
- Released
- 9 November 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Kwame Kwei-Armah
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How long is Walter's War?
Walter's War runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Walter's War have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Walter's War on?
Walter's War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Walter's War?
If you liked Walter's War, try The Scarlet and the Black, Ike: Countdown to D-Day, Path to War.
Who directed Walter's War?
Walter's War (2008) was directed by Alrick Riley and stars O-T Fagbenle, David Oakes, Kwame Kwei-Armah.