The Optimists of Nine Elms
“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.”
1973•PG•1h 50m•6.7•Released
Drama
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
Director
Anthony Simmons
Writer
Tudor Gates
Languages
English
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Peter Sellers
Sam
Donna Mullane
Liz
John Chaffey
Mark
Marjorie Yates
Chrissie Ellis
David Daker
Bob Ellis
Katyana Kass
Baby Ellis
Patricia Brake
Dog's Home Secretary
Don Crown
Busker
Bruce Purchase
Policeman
Michael Graham Cox
Park Keeper
Bernie Searle
Dustman
Tommy Wright
Dustman
Pat Beckett
Laundry Lady
Daphne Lawson
Laundry Lady
Candyce Jane Brandl
Laundry Lady
Production
Company
Paramount Pictures
Company
Cheetah Vision
Company
Sagittarius Productions
Company
West One Film Productions
Producer
Adrian Gaye
Producer
Victor Lyndon
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