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The Optimists of Nine Elms

1973 · 1h 50m · Drama

Meet Sam, the wonder man. He's got madness in his closet, everybody in trouble, the police in circles - and the world in his pocket.

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6.6
Rotten Tomatoes
86%

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Overview

A retired entertainer makes his living as a street musician on the streets of London. Two young children befriend the old musician, brightening his otherwise colorless life

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Cast

Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers

Sam

Donna Mullane

Liz

John Chaffey

Mark

Marjorie Yates

Marjorie Yates

Chrissie Ellis

David Daker

David Daker

Bob Ellis

Katyana Kass

Baby Ellis

Patricia Brake

Patricia Brake

Dog's Home Secretary

Don Crown

Busker

Bruce Purchase

Bruce Purchase

Policeman

Michael Graham Cox

Michael Graham Cox

Park Keeper

Bernie Searle

Dustman

Tommy Wright

Dustman

Pat Beckett

Laundry Lady

Daphne Lawson

Laundry Lady

Candyce Jane Brandl

Laundry Lady

Hilary Crane

Schoolteacher

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Media

Details

Release date
October 17, 1973
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 50m
Rated
PG
Genres
Drama

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