Wah-Wah(2005)
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Wah-Wah Synopsis
Set at the end of the 1960s, as Swaziland is about to receive independence from United Kingdom, the film follows the young Ralph Compton, at 12, through his parents' traumatic separation, till he's 14.
Wah-Wah (2005) is a drama film directed by Richard E. Grant, released on August 17, 2005 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Nicholas Hoult, Gabriel Byrne, Emily Watson and Julie Walters. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard E. Grant
- Writers:
- Richard E. Grant
- Producers:
- Pierre Kubel, Jeff Abberley, Chris Curling
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Aïm
- Composer:
- Patrick Doyle
- Production:
- Reeleyes Film, Wah Film Productions Ltd., Scion Films, Loma Nasha
- Status:
- Released
Wah-Wah (2005) Trailer
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Wah-Wah Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicholas Hoult
as Ralph Compton - 14 years
Gabriel Byrne
as Harry Compton
Emily Watson
as Ruby Compton
Julie Walters
as Gwen Traherne
Miranda Richardson
as Lauren Compton
Celia Imrie
as Lady Riva Hardwick
- Zac Fox
Zac Fox
as Ralph Compton - 11 years
Julian Wadham
as Charles Bingham
Fenella Woolgar
as June Broughton
John Matshikiza
as Dr. Zim Mzimba
- Sid Mitchell
Sid Mitchell
as Vernon
John Carlisle
as Sir Giffard Hardwick
Key crew
Directed by Richard E. Grant, written by Richard E. Grant, produced by Pierre Kubel, Jeff Abberley and Chris Curling.
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Wah-Wah Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 40 ratings.
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Who stars in Wah-Wah?
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The main cast of Wah-Wah (2005) includes Nicholas Hoult, Gabriel Byrne, Emily Watson, Julie Walters and Miranda Richardson. The film was directed by Richard E. Grant. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wah-Wah released?
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Wah-Wah was released on August 17, 2005 and runs for 2h.
Is Wah-Wah worth watching?
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Wah-Wah (2005) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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