Walter and Henry
An unbeatable team may have met its match.
2001 · 1h 30m · N/A
Drama
Directed by
Daniel Petrie
Overview
Walter and his 12-year-old son Henry are a pair of New York City street musicians living at poverty level in an empty Brooklyn lot. When Walter has a nervous breakdown, it's up to Henry to find his father's long-lost family, including the grandfather and aunt he's never met.
Director and cast
- Daniel Petrie Director
- John Larroquette as Walter
- Kate Nelligan as Elizabeth
- Nicholas Braun as Henry
- James Coburn as Charlie
- Dorian Harewood as Pete Horton
- Fiona Reid as Dr. Goodfine
- Robert Bockstael as Dr. Rothstein
- Brittany Allen as June
- Ingrid Veninger as Intern Doctor
- Terrence Bryant as City Services Man
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