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Release Date:
13 August 1982 (USA) moreTagline:
Pink Floyd The Wall. Now The Film. morePlot:
A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
fascinating! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Bob Geldof | ... | Pink |
| Christine Hargreaves | ... | Pink's Mother |
| James Laurenson | ... | J.A. Pinkerton (Pink's Father) |
| Eleanor David | ... | Pink's Wife |
| Kevin McKeon | ... | Young Pink |
 | Bob Hoskins | ... | Rock and Roll Manager |
| David Bingham | ... | Little Pink |
| Jenny Wright | ... | American Groupie |
| Alex McAvoy | ... | Teacher |
| Ellis Dale | ... | English Doctor |
| James Hazeldine | ... | Lover |
| Ray Mort | ... | Playground Father |
| Margery Mason | ... | Teacher's Wife (as Marjorie Mason) |
| Robert Bridges | ... | American Doctor |
 | Michael Ensign | ... | Hotel Manager |
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95 minCountry:
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2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
Singapore:M18 | France:-16 (original rating) | Argentina:16 (re-rating) | Peru:18 | Argentina:18 (original rating) | Australia:M | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (VHS rating) | Canada:18A (original rating) | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Israel:PG | New Zealand:R16 (DVD rating) (2003) | Portugal:M/18 | South Korea:(Banned) (1982-1991) | South Korea:18 (re-rating) (1999) (uncut) | South Korea:18 (video rating) (1991) (cut) | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:16MOVIEmeter: 
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Director Alan Parker walked out on this project many times, probably due to an ego clash with Roger Waters. Waters was annoyed at Parker, who didn't like the way that he wanted to make it a cult film. Pink Floyd's next album "The Final Cut" contains the following lyrics (written by Waters): "Not now John, we've gotta get on with the film show: Hollywood waits at the end of the rainbow. Who cares what it's about, as long as the kids go? So not now John I've gotta get on with the show." Parker refers to this film as "the most expensive student film ever made." moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Pink throws the T.V. out the window before he cuts his hand, he mouths "Take that, fuckers!", but we hear "Next time, fuckers!" (This is corrected in the DVD release of "The Wall") moreQuotes:
Mother: [singing] Hush now baby, baby, don't you cry. / Mother's gonna make all of your nightmares come true. / Mother's gonna put all of her fears into you. / Mother's gonna keep you right here under her wing. / She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing. / Mama will keep baby cozy and warm. / Ooooh babe, ooooh babe, oooooh babe, / Of course Mama's gonna help build the wall. moreSoundtrack:
Empty Spaces moreFAQ
What are the two songs in the film that are not in the album?Why were the songs "Hey You" and "The Show Must Go On" left out of the film?
Is the crossed-hammer insignia a real neo-Nazi symbol?
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Roger Waters has weaved a compelling visual of the journey of a disturbed and misled mind. Though the viewer is sometimes left to sort out obscure animations and confusing images, it is not without direction. Subsequent viewings of this film reveal substance that only a genius could imbue in his writing. Character development through such subtle action in places casts a light upon Roger Waters as a person who understands the frailty of the human mind. The main character, Pink, portrays angles of the human condition we all face at some point by embodying a victimized character: sick over the loss of his father to the war; negatively spotlighted at school for talents that are apparently unfavorable at the time; unable or just unwilling to relate to his wife; and ultimately shut off from effectively relating to others because of an inability to express himself in ways that others understand.
Not only is the story captivating, but the music is such that it will always be noted as not only ahead of its time, but timeless.
The Wall is a masterpiece of storytelling, but not in the traditional sense. One must not watch this film expecting everything on a silver platter. Symbolism and metaphors abound, leaving a great deal of interpretation and adaptation to the viewer. Sit with an open mind and let Waters' character help you read into yourself.