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The Optimists of Nine Elms poster

The Optimists of Nine Elms

"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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PG 1973 · 1h 50m
Drama
Starring Peter Sellers · Marjorie Yates · David Daker
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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

Theatrical
Oct 17, 1973
DVD / Blu-ray
Jun 3, 2008
Director
Anthony Simmons
Writer
Tudor Gates
Producers
Victor Lyndon, Ronald S. Kass, Adrian Gaye
Music
George Martin
Studio
Paramount Pictures, Cheetah Vision, Sagittarius Productions, West One Film Productions
Keywords
busker nine elms
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Cast

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P
Peter Sellers
Sam
M
Marjorie Yates
Chrissie Ellis
D
David Daker
Bob Ellis
P
Patricia Brake
Dog's Home Secretary
B
Bruce Purchase
Policeman
M
Michael Graham Cox
Park Keeper
T
Tommy Wright
Dustman
P
Pat Beckett
Laundry Lady
D
Daphne Lawson
Laundry Lady
H
Hilary Crane
Schoolteacher
P
Pat Ashton
Woman at Nursery
K
Keith Chegwin
Georgie (uncredited)
H
Hilary Pritchard
Laundry Lady (uncredited)
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