Nothing But the Best
“It purrs like a Rolls Royce... It pleasures like bubbly champagne...”
Synopsis
Success has James Brewster's name written all over it, and he also has his heart set on his boss's daughter. A con artist hires him to help out on a bank scheme, but then again, James will do anything to get rich and be the most successful businessman in Britain-even if it means murder!!!
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1964 Nothing But the Best Official Trailer 1 Domino Productions
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-06
Top Cast
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Alan Bates
Jimmy Brewster
Denholm Elliott
Charlie Prince
Millicent Martin
Ann Horton
Harry Andrews
Mr. Horton
Pauline Delaney
Mrs. March (as Pauline Delany)
Godfrey Quigley
Coates
Alison Leggatt
Mrs. Brewster
Lucinda Curtis
Nadine
Nigel Stock
Ferris
James Villiers
Hugh
Drewe Henley
Denis
Marianne Stone
Horton's Secretary
Angus MacKay
Clergyman
William Rushton
Gerry
Anneke Wills
Young Wife
Alan Rothwell
Young Husband
Donald Pickering
Adrian Slater
Robert Bruce
Basil
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederic Raphael
- Original Score
- Ron Grainer
- Original Title
- Nothing But the Best
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Domino Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Donner
Frederic Raphael, Stanley Ellin
Ron Grainer
Nicolas Roeg
Fergus McDonell
David Deutsch
Department Leadership Roster
Clive Donner
Director
Frederic Raphael
Screenplay
Nicolas Roeg
Director of Photography
Fergus McDonell
Editor
David Deutsch
Producer
Reece Pemberton
Production Design
Sally Jacobs
Costume Design
Ron Grainer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nothing But the Best
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What is Nothing But the Best about?
Success has James Brewster's name written all over it, and he also has his heart set on his boss's daughter. A con artist hires him to help out on a bank scheme, but then again, James will do anything to get rich and be the most successful businessman in Britain-even if it means murder!!!
Who directed Nothing But the Best?
Nothing But the Best was directed by Clive Donner.
Who stars in Nothing But the Best?
The principal cast of Nothing But the Best includes Alan Bates, Denholm Elliott, Millicent Martin, Harry Andrews, Pauline Delaney.
When was Nothing But the Best released and how long is it?
Nothing But the Best was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Nothing But the Best?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nothing But the Best was composed by Ron Grainer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nothing But the Best?
Nothing But the Best holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).