Ian McKellen

Walter

Barbara Jefford

Sarah - Walter's mother

Arthur Whybrow

Walter's father

Tony Melody

Mr. Hingley

David Ryall

Mr. Richards

Linda Polan

Miss Rushden

Keith Allen

Mike - Stockroom

Lesley Clare O'Neill

Jean - Stockroom

Paula Tilbrook

Mrs. Ashby

Marjorie Yates

Social Worker

Jim Broadbent

Joseph - Orderly

Kenny Ireland

Angus - Orderly

Don McKillop

Mr. Lipman

Nabil Shaban

Ben Gunn

Bob Flag

Harold

Stephen Frears