The Optimists of Nine Elms (1973)
1h 50m
Running Time
October 17, 1973Release Date
The Optimists of Nine Elms (1973)
1h 50m
Running Time
October 17, 1973Release Date
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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
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Cast & Crew.
Peter Sellers
Sam
Donna Mullane
Liz
John Chaffey
Mark
David Daker
Bob Ellis
Marjorie Yates
Chrissie Ellis
Katyana Kass
Baby Ellis
Patricia Brake
Dog's Home Secretary
Don Crown
Busker
Bruce Purchase
Policeman
Michael Graham Cox
Park Keeper
Bernie Searle
Dustman
Tommy Wright
Dustman
Anthony Simmons
Director
Pat Beckett
Laundry Lady
Tudor Gates
Writer
Daphne Lawson
Laundry Lady
Adrian Gaye
Producer
Candyce Jane Brandl
Laundry Lady
Victor Lyndon
Producer
Hilary Crane
Schoolteacher
George Martin
Composer
Pat Ashton
Woman at Nursery
Larry Pizer
Cinematographer
Keith Chegwin
Georgie (uncredited)
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Wiki.
The Optimists of Nine Elms, also known as The Optimists, is a 1973 British drama film starring Peter Sellers and directed by Anthony Simmons, who also wrote the 1964 novel upon which the film is based. The film is about an old street musician (played by Sellers) who strikes up a friendship with two children - Liz, played by Donna Mullane, and her younger brother Mark, played by John Chaffey. Neither of the child actors was featured in future films. A young Keith Chegwin also played a small role.
Mullane was recruited for her role by the film crew when they were scouting locations and saw her as she was walking home from school.