The Optimists - Cast

The Optimists (1973)
PG
110 min | Drama

The Optimists (1973)

110 min | 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

Writers

Anthony Simmons (novel "The Optimists of Nine Elms") | Tudor Gates (screenplay)

Producers

Adrian Gaye | Victor Lyndon

Composer

George Martin

Cinematographer

Larry Pizer

Editor

John Jympson

Casting Director

Allan Foenander (as Alan Foenander)

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Updated Oct 18, 1973

Release date

Oct 18, 1973 (United States)

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21 cast members

Name	Known for
Peter Sellers Sam Sam See fewer	Being There (1979)
Donna Mullane Liz Liz See fewer	The Optimists (1973)
John Chaffey Mark Mark See fewer	The Optimists (1973)
David Daker Bob Ellis Bob Ellis See fewer	Time Bandits (1981)
Marjorie Yates Chrissie Ellis Chrissie Ellis See fewer	The Professionals (1977)
Katyana Kass Baby Ellis Baby Ellis See fewer	The Optimists (1973)
Patricia Brake Dog's Home Secretary Dog's Home Secretary See fewer	Lorna Doone (1963)
Don Crown Busker Busker See fewer	Film '72 (1971)
Bruce Purchase Policeman Policeman See fewer	The Quatermass Conclusion (1979)
Michael Graham Cox Park Keeper Park Keeper See fewer	Watership Down (1978)
Bernie Searle Dustman Dustman See fewer	The Day of the Triffids (1981)
Tommy Wright Dustman Dustman See fewer	Frankenstein (1994)
Pat Beckett Laundry Lady Laundry Lady See fewer	Emmerdale Farm (1972)
Daphne Lawson Laundry Lady Laundry Lady See fewer	Undercovers Hero (1974)
Candyce Jane Brandl Laundry Lady Laundry Lady See fewer	The Singing Detective (1986)
Hilary Crane Schoolteacher Schoolteacher See fewer	Masterpiece Theatre: Bleak House (1985)
Pat Ashton Woman at Nursery Woman at Nursery See fewer	Bloodbath at the House of Death (1984)
Keith Chegwin Georgie (uncredited) Georgie (uncredited) See fewer	Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Eric Kent Apple Man (uncredited) Apple Man (uncredited) See fewer	Law & Order (1978)
Hilary Pritchard Laundry Lady (uncredited) Laundry Lady (uncredited) See fewer	The Thief and the Cobbler (1993)
Guy Standeven Passer-By (uncredited) Passer-By (uncredited) See fewer	Sweeney 2 (1978)