Summary
The Optimists is a British film first released in 1973,
directed by Anthony Simmons.
The film stars Peter Sellers, Marjorie Yates, Donna Mullane, John Chaffey and David Daker.
It has also been released under the title: The Optimists of Nine Elms.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Anthony Simmons
- Script: Anthony Simmons, Tudor Gates
- Photo: Larry Pizer
- Music: George Martin
- Cast: Peter Sellers (Sam), Marjorie Yates (Chrissie Ellis), Donna Mullane (Liz), John Chaffey (Mark), David Daker (Bob Ellis), Pat Ashton (Mrs. Bonini), Pat Beckett (Laundry Lady), Patricia Brake (Dog’s Home Secretary), Candyce Jane Brandl (Laundry Lady), Keith Chegwin (Georgie), Michael Graham Cox (Park Keeper), Don Crown (Busker), Katyana Kass (The Ellis Baby), Daphne Lawson (Laundry Lady), Hilary Pritchard (Laundry Lady), Bruce Purchase (Park Policeman), Bernie Searle (Dustman), Tommy Wright (Dustman)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 110 min
- Aka: The Optimists of Nine Elms
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