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The Final Test
The Final Test
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The Final Test

1953
1h 30m
Comedy
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1953

Runtime

1h 30m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

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Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Apr 9, 1953
Languages
English
Director
Anthony Asquith
Anthony Asquith
Production
A.C.T. Films
A.C.T. Films
J. Arthur Rank Organisation
J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

27 Cast Members

Jack Warner

Jack Warner

Sam Palmer

Robert Morley

Robert Morley

Alexander Whitehead

George Relph

George Relph

Syd Thompson

Adrianne Allen

Adrianne Allen

Aunt Ethel

Ray Jackson

Ray Jackson

Reggie Palmer

Brenda Bruce

Brenda Bruce

Cora

Stanley Maxted

Stanley Maxted

Senator

Joan Swinstead

Joan Swinstead

Miss Fanshawe

John Glyn-Jones

John Glyn-Jones

Mr Willis

Len Hutton

Himself

Denis Compton

Himself

Alec Bedser

Himself

Godfrey Evans

Himself

Jim Laker

Himself

Cyril Washbrook

Himself

John Arlott

Himself (Voice)

Richard Bebb

Richard Bebb

Frank Weller

Hyma Beckley

Spectator

Valentine Dyall

Valentine Dyall

Television Actor

Fred Griffiths

Fred Griffiths

Taxi Driver

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