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The Optimists of Nine Elms

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, October 17 1973
50 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Peter SellersPeter Sellers
Peter Sellers was
48 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Sam'.
Tue, Sep 08 1925 –
Thu, Jul 24 1980
Portrait of Donna MullaneDonna Mullane
Donna Mullane was
>> in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Liz'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John ChaffeyJohn Chaffey
John Chaffey was
>> in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Mark'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marjorie YatesMarjorie Yates
Marjorie Yates was
32 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Chrissie Ellis'.
Sun, Apr 13 1941
Portrait of David DakerDavid Daker
David Daker was
38 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Bob Ellis'.
Tue, Jan 01 1935
Portrait of Katyana KassKatyana Kass
Katyana Kass was
>> in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Baby Ellis'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patricia BrakePatricia Brake
Patricia Brake was
31 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Dog's Home Secretary'.
Thu, Jun 25 1942 –
Sat, May 28 2022
Portrait of Don CrownDon Crown
Don Crown was
>> in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Busker'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce PurchaseBruce Purchase
Bruce Purchase was
35 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Policeman'.
Sun, Oct 02 1938 –
Thu, Jun 05 2008
Portrait of Michael Graham CoxMichael Graham Cox
Michael Graham Cox was
35 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Park Keeper'.
Sat, Jan 08 1938 –
Sun, Apr 30 1995
Portrait of Bernie SearleBernie Searle
Bernie Searle was
>> in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Dustman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tommy WrightTommy Wright
Tommy Wright was
>> in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Dustman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pat BeckettPat Beckett
Pat Beckett was
45 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Laundry Lady'.
Thu, Jan 19 1928
Portrait of Daphne LawsonDaphne Lawson
Daphne Lawson was
>> in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Laundry Lady'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Candyce Jane BrandlCandyce Jane Brandl
Candyce Jane Brandl was
>> in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Laundry Lady'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hilary CraneHilary Crane
Hilary Crane was
>> in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Schoolteacher'.
Unknown Birthday –
Mon, Jul 13 2009
Portrait of Pat AshtonPat Ashton
Pat Ashton was
42 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Woman at Nursery'.
Sat, Feb 28 1931 –
Sun, Jun 23 2013
Portrait of Keith ChegwinKeith Chegwin
Keith Chegwin was
16 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Georgie (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 17 1957 –
Mon, Dec 11 2017
Portrait of Hilary PritchardHilary Pritchard
Hilary Pritchard was
31 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Laundry Lady (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 16 1942 –
Mon, Jul 29 1996

Crew

Portrait of Anthony SimmonsAnthony Simmons
Anthony Simmons was
50 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Novel, Director'
Sat, Dec 16 1922 –
Fri, Jan 22 2016
Portrait of Larry PizerLarry Pizer
Larry Pizer was
48 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Director of Photography'
Tue, May 19 1925 –
Wed, Feb 27 2008
Portrait of Tudor GatesTudor Gates
Tudor Gates was
43 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Screenplay'
Thu, Jan 02 1930 –
Sun, Jan 14 2007
Portrait of Victor LyndonVictor Lyndon
Victor Lyndon was
54 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Producer'
Thu, Dec 19 1918 –
Sun, Sep 01 1996
Portrait of Adrian GayeAdrian Gaye
Adrian Gaye was
>> in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ronald S. KassRonald S. Kass
Ronald S. Kass was
38 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Executive Producer'
Sat, Mar 30 1935 –
Fri, Oct 17 1986
Portrait of John JympsonJohn Jympson
John Jympson was
43 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Editor'
Tue, Sep 16 1930 –
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Portrait of Rusty CopplemanRusty Coppleman
Rusty Coppleman was
>> in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Sound Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George MartinGeorge Martin
George Martin was
47 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Original Music Composer'
Sun, Jan 03 1926 –
Tue, Mar 08 2016
Portrait of Ivor PowellIvor Powell
Ivor Powell was
>> in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Production Manager'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill RoweBill Rowe
Bill Rowe was
42 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Sound Recordist'
Mon, Feb 02 1931 –
Tue, Sep 29 1992
Portrait of Stuart FreebornStuart Freeborn
Stuart Freeborn was
59 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sat, Sep 05 1914 –
Wed, Feb 06 2013
Portrait of Pixie WeirPixie Weir
Pixie Weir was
>> in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Costume Design'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Allan FoenanderAllan Foenander
Allan Foenander was
44 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Casting'
Wed, Jul 17 1929
Portrait of Ivan SharrockIvan Sharrock
Ivan Sharrock was
32 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Sound Recordist'
Thu, Jul 17 1941
Portrait of Robert CartwrightRobert Cartwright
Robert Cartwright was
43 in The Optimists of Nine Elms
as 'Art Direction'
Sun, Aug 03 1930