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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
51 years ago
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Cast

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

Crew

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