Movie Description
The Final Test
(1953)Overview
Legendary England cricketer Sam Palmer (Jack Warner) is due to bat in his final test match against Australia. He is desperate for his son Reggie (Ray Jackson) to see his final innings. But Reggie prefers poetry to cricket and when he is offered the opportunity to read his poetry to England's greatest playwright Alexander Whitehead (Robert Morley) on the last day of the test, the relationship between father and son is tested to the limit. As Sam prepares for his final knock, the conflict with his son weighs heavily on his mind, but he is also upset over England's young batsman and ladies-man, Syd Thompson (George Relph), dating the woman whom he hopes to marry.
Featured Crew
- Director : Anthony Asquith
- Editor : Helga Cranston
- Cast : Jack Warner,Robert Morley,George Relph,Adrianne Allen,Ray Jackson,Brenda Bruce,Stanley Maxted,Joan Swinstead,John Glyn-Jones,Len Hutton,Denis Compton,Alec Bedser,Godfrey Evans,Jim Laker,Cyril Washbrook,John Arlott,Richard Bebb,Hyma Beckley,Valentine Dyall,Fred Griffiths,Roddy Hughes,Duncan Lamont,Johnnie Schofield,Anita Sharp-Bolster,Richard Wattis,Audrey White,Ben Williams
Cast
Sam Palmer
Alexander Whitehead
Syd Thompson
Aunt Ethel
Reggie Palmer
Cora
Senator
Miss Fanshawe
Mr Willis
Himself
Himself
Himself
Himself
Himself
Himself
Himself (Voice)
Frank Weller
Spectator
Television Actor
Taxi Driver
Mr Harborne
Unpleasant Pub Customer
Railway Porter
Daisy
Cricket Fan
Television Announcer
Ticket Collector
Posters
Facts
Original TitleThe Final Test
Status Released
Release Information
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1953-04-09
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesA.C.T. Films,J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
