Nearest and Dearest
“It Will Pickle Your Fancy!”
Synopsis
When Eli and Nellie Pledge's father dies, the duo are left in charge of his pickle empire. The two siblings are complete opposites and Eli wants out, but since he can't leave until Nellie is married, he sets about finding a husband for his old-fashioned sister.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Hylda Baker
Nellie Pledge
Jimmy Jewel
Eli Pledge
Edward Malin
Walter Tattersall
Madge Hindle
Lily Tattersall
Norman Mitchell
Vernon Smallpiece
Pat Ashton
Freda
John Barrett
Joshua Pledge
Peter Madden
Court Bailiff
Yootha Joyce
Mrs. Rhoda Rowbottom
Norman Chappell
Man on Bus
Bert Palmer
Bert Henshaw
Carmel Cryan
Club Hostess
Kerry Jewel
Claude
Donald Bisset
Vicar
Janie Collinge
Vinegar Vera
Adele Warren
Mimi la Vere, Stripper
Joe Gladwin
Stan Hardman
Sue Hammer
Scarlet O'Hara
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Robins
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Driver, Vince Powell, Roy Bottomley, Tom Brennand
- Original Score
- Derek Hilton
- Original Title
- Nearest and Dearest
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, Granada Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Robins
Harry Driver, Vince Powell, Roy Bottomley, Tom Brennand
Derek Hilton
David Holmes
Chris Barnes
Michael Carreras
Department Leadership Roster
John Robins
Director
Roy Bottomley
Writer
Tom Brennand
Writer
Michael Carreras
Producer
David Holmes
Director of Photography
Chris Barnes
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Hammer Films
Films produced or distributed by Hammer Film Productions.
Hammer Film Productions
A Hammer Film Productions Ltd. é uma produtora cinematográfica britânica com sede em Londres. Fundada em 1934, a empresa é mais conhecida por uma série de filmes de terror gótico e fantasia produzidos entre meados da década de 1950 e a década de 1970. Muitos deles envolvem personagens clássicos do terror, como o Barão Victor Frankenstein, o Conde Drácula e a Múmia, que a Hammer reintroduziu ao público filmando-os em cores vibrantes pela primeira vez. A Hammer também produziu ficção científica, thrillers, filmes noir e comédias, bem como, nos anos seguintes, séries de televisão.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nearest and Dearest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nearest and Dearest about?
When Eli and Nellie Pledge's father dies, the duo are left in charge of his pickle empire. The two siblings are complete opposites and Eli wants out, but since he can't leave until Nellie is married, he sets about finding a husband for his old-fashioned sister.
Who directed Nearest and Dearest?
Nearest and Dearest was directed by John Robins.
Who stars in Nearest and Dearest?
The principal cast of Nearest and Dearest includes Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Edward Malin, Madge Hindle, Norman Mitchell.
When was Nearest and Dearest released and how long is it?
Nearest and Dearest was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Nearest and Dearest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nearest and Dearest was composed by Derek Hilton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nearest and Dearest?
Nearest and Dearest holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).