Drama · United Kingdom · 1973 · 1h 50m

The Optimists of Nine Elms

The Optimists of Nine Elms poster
Director
Anthony Simmons
Cast
Peter Sellers as Sam Donna Mullane as Liz John Chaffey as Mark Marjorie Yates as Chrissie Ellis David Daker as Bob Ellis Katyana Kass as Baby Ellis
Crew
Larry Pizer — Director of Photography John Jympson — Editor George Martin — Original Music Composer Tudor Gates — Screenplay Anthony Simmons — Novel Victor Lyndon — Producer
Tagline

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

Mood & Themes
buskernine elms
Key Collaborators
Anthony Simmons Director Larry Pizer Director of Photography John Jympson Editor George Martin Original Music Composer Tudor Gates Screenplay Anthony Simmons Novel Victor Lyndon Producer Adrian Gaye Producer Pixie Weir Costume Design
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