The Final Test (1953)
1h 30m
Running Time
April 9, 1953Release Date
The Final Test (1953)
1h 30m
Running Time
April 9, 1953Release Date
Plot.
Legendary England cricketer Sam Palmer (Jack Warner) is due to bat in his final test match against Australia. He is desperate for his son Reggie (Ray Jackson) to see his final innings. But Reggie prefers poetry to cricket and when he is offered the opportunity to read his poetry to England's greatest playwright Alexander Whitehead (Robert Morley) on the last day of the test, the relationship between father and son is tested to the limit. As Sam prepares for his final knock, the conflict with his son weighs heavily on his mind, but he is also upset over England's young batsman and ladies-man, Syd Thompson (George Relph), dating the woman whom he hopes to marry.
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Jack Warner
Sam Palmer
Robert Morley
Alexander Whitehead
George Relph
Syd Thompson
Adrianne Allen
Aunt Ethel
Ray Jackson
Reggie Palmer
Brenda Bruce
Cora
Stanley Maxted
Senator
Joan Swinstead
Miss Fanshawe
John Glyn-Jones
Mr. Willis
Denis Compton
Himself
Len Hutton
Self - England Cricketer
Alec Bedser
Himself
Anthony Asquith
Director
Terence Rattigan
Writer
Godfrey Evans
Himself
Jim Laker
Himself
R. J. Minney
Producer
Cyril Washbrook
Himself
Benjamin Frankel
Composer
John Arlott
Himself (Voice)
William McLeod
Cinematographer
Helga Cranston
Editor
Richard Bebb
Frank Weller
Hyma Beckley
Spectator
Media.
Details.
Release DateApril 9, 1953
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 30m
Filming LocationsPinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Genres
Wiki.
The Final Test is a 1953 British sports film written by Terence Rattigan, directed by Anthony Asquith, and starring Jack Warner, Robert Morley, George Relph and Ray Jackson. A number of leading cricketers also appear including Denis Compton, Len Hutton and Cyril Washbrook. The film was produced by R.J. Minney for Act Films Ltd. It was that company's second film.