One Way Pendulum
“Take a trip round the bend - with the World's Wackiest Family!”
Synopsis
A study of absurdity in a suburban family: father recreates the Old Bailey in the living room while the son teaches speak-your-weight machines to sing in the attic.
Top Cast
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Eric Sykes
Mr. Groomkirby
Julia Foster
Sylvia
Peggy Mount
Mrs. Gantry
Mona Washbourne
Aunt Mildred
George Cole
Defence Counsel
Jonathan Miller
Kirby
Alison Leggatt
Mrs. Groomkirby
Douglas Wilmer
Judge
Glyn Houston
Detective Inspector Barnes
Graham Crowden
Prosecuting Counsel
Kenneth Farrington
Stan
Walter Horsbrugh
Clerk of the Court
Frederick Piper
Usher
Vincent Harding
Policeman / Bus Conductor
Tommy Bruce
Gormless (voice)
Trevor Bannister
Groomkirby's Co-Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- N.F. Simpson
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- One Way Pendulum
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Woodfall Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Yates
N.F. Simpson
Richard Rodney Bennett
Denys N. Coop
Peter Taylor
Oscar Lewenstein, Michael Deeley
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Reece Pemberton
Production Design
Peter Taylor
Editor
Michael Deeley
Producer
Peter Yates
Director
N.F. Simpson
Writer
Denys N. Coop
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Way Pendulum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Way Pendulum about?
A study of absurdity in a suburban family: father recreates the Old Bailey in the living room while the son teaches speak-your-weight machines to sing in the attic.
Who directed One Way Pendulum?
One Way Pendulum was directed by Peter Yates.
Who stars in One Way Pendulum?
The principal cast of One Way Pendulum includes Eric Sykes, Julia Foster, Peggy Mount, Mona Washbourne, George Cole.
When was One Way Pendulum released and how long is it?
One Way Pendulum was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for One Way Pendulum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Way Pendulum was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Way Pendulum?
One Way Pendulum holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).