Comedy · United Kingdom · 1972 · 1h 23m

Nearest and Dearest

Director

Cast

Hylda Baker as Nellie Pledge Jimmy Jewel as Eli Pledge Edward Malin as Walter Tattersall Madge Hindle as Lily Tattersall Norman Mitchell as Vernon Smallpiece Pat Ashton as Freda

Crew

David Holmes — Director of Photography Chris Barnes — Editor Tom Brennand — Writer Roy Bottomley — Writer Michael Carreras — Producer

Tagline

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.

Mood & Themes

brother sister relationship based on tv series

Key Collaborators

John Robins Director David Holmes Director of Photography Chris Barnes Editor Tom Brennand Writer Roy Bottomley Writer Michael Carreras Producer

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