The Optimists (1973)
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Peter Sellers gives a splendid, understated performance in this gentle comedy-drama. Liz (Donna Mullane) and Mark (John Chaffey) are a pair of poor children trying to get by on the streets of London. In their travels, Liz and Mark get to know Sam (Sellers), a one-time music hall performer who these days performs for change with his dog on streetcorners. Sam takes the youngsters under his wing and helps remind them of the simply joys of living that they've forgotten in their hardscrabble lives. Also released as The Optimists of Nine Elms, The Optimists features several original songs by Lionel Bart and an incidental score by George Martin, best known as the man who produced The Beatles' recordings. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Peter Sellers, Donna Mullane, (more)
- Director(s):
- Anthony Simmons
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Optimists
Peter Sellers gives a splendid, understated performance in this gentle comedy-drama. Liz (Donna Mullane) and Mark (John Chaffey) are a pair of poor children trying to get by on the streets of London. In their travels, Liz and Mark get to know Sam (Sellers), a one-time music hall performer who these days performs for change with his dog on streetcorners. Sam takes the youngsters under his wing and helps remind them of the simply joys of living that they've forgotten in their hardscrabble lives. Also released as The Optimists of Nine Elms, The Optimists features several original songs by Lionel Bart and an incidental score by George Martin, best known as the man who produced The Beatles' recordings. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 111 mins
Complete Cast of The Optimists
- Peter Sellers - Sam
- John Chaffey - Mark
- Marjorie Yates - Chrissie Ellis
- Bernie Searl
- Michael Graham Cox - Park Keeper
- Pat Ashton - Mrs. Bonini
- Donna Mullane - Liz
- David Daker - Bob Ellis
- Bruce Purchase - Park Policeman
- Katyana Kass - Ellis Baby
- Hilary Pritchard - Laundry Ladies
- Tommy Wright - Dustman
- Director(s):
- Anthony Simmons
- Writer(s):
- Tudor Gates, Anthony Simmons
- Producer(s):
- Adrian Gaye, Ronald S. Kass, Victor Lyndon
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Suitable for Children)
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