Walker(1987)
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Walker Synopsis
William Walker and his mercenary corps enter Nicaragua in the middle of the 19th century in order to install a new government by a coup d'etat.
Walker (1987) is a drama, history and war film directed by Alex Cox, released on December 4, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Ed Harris, Richard Masur, René Auberjonois and Keith Szarabajka. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 92 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Cox
- Writers:
- Rudy Wurlitzer
- Producers:
- Angel Flores Marini, Lorenzo O'Brien
- Cinematographer:
- David Bridges
- Composer:
- Joe Strummer
- Production:
- Incine, Northern, Walker Films Limited, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $5,800,000
- Revenue:
- $257,043
- Status:
- Released
Walker (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Walker before you stream it.
Walker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ed Harris
as William Walker
Richard Masur
as Ephraim Squier
René Auberjonois
as Maj. Siegfried Hennington
Keith Szarabajka
as Timothy Crocker
Sy Richardson
as Captain Hornsby
Xander Berkeley
as Byron Cole
John Diehl
as Stebbins
Peter Boyle
as Cornelius Vanderbilt
Marlee Matlin
as Ellen Martin
Alfonso Arau
as Raousset
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
as Munoz
Gerrit Graham
as Norvell Walker
Key crew
Directed by Alex Cox, written by Rudy Wurlitzer, produced by Angel Flores Marini and Lorenzo O'Brien.
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Walker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 92 ratings.
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Walker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Walker online?
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Walker (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Walker?
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The main cast of Walker (1987) includes Ed Harris, Richard Masur, René Auberjonois, Keith Szarabajka and Sy Richardson. The film was directed by Alex Cox. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Walker released?
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Walker was released on December 4, 1987 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Walker worth watching?
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Walker (1987) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 92 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Walker?
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Yes. The official Walker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.