Julie Walters of "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole". Walters appeared in the lead role of Cynthia Payne in the 1987 film "Personal Services" – a dramatic comedy about a British brothel owner. Then she played the lead character's wife, June, in the film "Buster", released in 1988. She also appeared as Mrs. Peachum in the 1989 film version of "The Threepenny Opera", which was renamed "Mack the Knife" for the screen. In 1991, Walters starred opposite Liza Minnelli in "Stepping Out" and had a one-off television special, "Julie Walters and Friends", which featured writing contributions from Victoria Wood and Alan Bennett.
The Christine Jorgensen Story world came flying into Hollywood demanding he was Christine", said Jorgensen later. George/Christine is played by John Hansen. Irving Rapper said Small gave him the job as director because it required someone who had sensitivity. Reviews were mixed. Jorgensen later unsuccessfully tried to get a restraining order to stop Small's estate from exploiting the film, claiming Small diverted $100,000 owed to her for his own use. Jorgensen said she was worried United Artists would exploit the film as a B movie. "The Christine Jorgensen Story" was released to DVD by MGM Home Video on October 12, 2011, via its Ultimate