The Optimists of Nine Elms
“Meet Sam, the wonder man. He's got madness in his closet, everybody in trouble, the police in circles - and the world in his pocket.”
Synopsis
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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Peter Sellers
Sam
Donna Mullane
Liz
John Chaffey
Mark
Marjorie Yates
Chrissie Ellis
David Daker
Bob 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
Pat Beckett
Laundry Lady
Daphne Lawson
Laundry Lady
Candyce Jane Brandl
Laundry Lady
Hilary Crane
Schoolteacher
Pat Ashton
Woman at Nursery
Keith Chegwin
Georgie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Simmons
- Screenplay & Story
- Tudor Gates
- Original Score
- George Martin
- Original Title
- The Optimists of Nine Elms
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Cheetah Vision, Sagittarius Productions, West One Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Simmons
Tudor Gates, Anthony Simmons
George Martin
Larry Pizer
John Jympson
Victor Lyndon, Ronald S. Kass, Adrian Gaye
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Simmons
Director
Tudor Gates
Screenplay
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Victor Lyndon
Producer
Pixie Weir
Costume Design
George Martin
Original Music Composer
Adrian Gaye
Producer
John Jympson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Optimists of Nine Elms
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What is The Optimists of Nine Elms about?
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
Who directed The Optimists of Nine Elms?
The Optimists of Nine Elms was directed by Anthony Simmons.
Who stars in The Optimists of Nine Elms?
The principal cast of The Optimists of Nine Elms includes Peter Sellers, Donna Mullane, John Chaffey, Marjorie Yates, David Daker.
When was The Optimists of Nine Elms released and how long is it?
The Optimists of Nine Elms was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Optimists of Nine Elms?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Optimists of Nine Elms was composed by George Martin.
Is The Optimists of Nine Elms based on a book or true story?
The Optimists of Nine Elms is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anthony Simmons".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Optimists of Nine Elms?
The Optimists of Nine Elms holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).