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
Ian Hinchcliffe
— Hospital Patient