The Optimists of Nine Elms(1973)
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.
The Optimists of Nine Elms 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
The Optimists of Nine Elms (1973) is a drama film directed by Anthony Simmons, released on October 17, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Peter Sellers, Donna Mullane, John Chaffey and Marjorie Yates. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Simmons
- Writers:
- Tudor Gates, Anthony Simmons
- Producers:
- Adrian Gaye, Victor Lyndon
- Cinematographer:
- Larry Pizer
- Composer:
- George Martin
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Cheetah Vision, Sagittarius Productions, West One Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Optimists of Nine Elms Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Sellers
as Sam
- Donna Mullane
Donna Mullane
as Liz
- John Chaffey
John Chaffey
as Mark
Marjorie Yates
as Chrissie Ellis
David Daker
as Bob Ellis
- Katyana Kass
Katyana Kass
as Baby Ellis
Patricia Brake
as Dog's Home Secretary
- Don Crown
Don Crown
as Busker
Bruce Purchase
as Policeman
Michael Graham Cox
as Park Keeper
- Bernie Searle
Bernie Searle
as Dustman
- Tommy Wright
Tommy Wright
as Dustman
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Simmons, written by Tudor Gates and Anthony Simmons, produced by Adrian Gaye and Victor Lyndon.
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The Optimists of Nine Elms Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Optimists of Nine Elms – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Optimists of Nine Elms online?
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The Optimists of Nine Elms (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Optimists of Nine Elms?
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The main cast of The Optimists of Nine Elms (1973) includes Peter Sellers, Donna Mullane, John Chaffey, Marjorie Yates and David Daker. The film was directed by Anthony Simmons. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Optimists of Nine Elms released?
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The Optimists of Nine Elms was released on October 17, 1973 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Optimists of Nine Elms worth watching?
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The Optimists of Nine Elms (1973) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.