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The Optimists of Nine Elms 1973 Directed by Anthony Simmons

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.

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

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 17 October 1973
110 mins
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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
Tommy Wright Dustman
Pat Beckett Laundry Lady
Daphne Lawson Laundry Lady
Candyce Jane Brandl Laundry Lady
Hilary Crane Schoolteacher
Pat Ashton Woman at Nursery
Keith Chegwin Georgie (uncredited)
Hilary Pritchard Laundry Lady (uncredited)
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