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The Optimists of Nine Elms
Film / 1973

The Optimists of Nine Elms

Directed by Anthony Simmons
Drama

★ 6.7/10Audience rating

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

The story

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

Cast

Peter SellersSam Donna MullaneLiz John ChaffeyMark Marjorie YatesChrissie Ellis David DakerBob Ellis Katyana KassBaby Ellis Patricia BrakeDog's Home Secretary Don CrownBusker Bruce PurchasePoliceman Michael Graham CoxPark Keeper Bernie SearleDustman Tommy WrightDustman
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Pat BeckettLaundry Lady Daphne LawsonLaundry Lady Candyce Jane BrandlLaundry Lady Hilary CraneSchoolteacher Pat AshtonWoman at Nursery Keith ChegwinGeorgie (uncredited) Hilary PritchardLaundry Lady (uncredited)

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