The Final Test
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
1953-04-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
6.7
Jack Warner
Sam Palmer
Robert Morley
Alexander Whitehead
George Relph
Syd Thompson
Adrianne Allen
Aunt Ethel
Ray Jackson
Reggie Palmer
Brenda Bruce
Cora
Stanley Maxted
Senator
Joan Swinstead
Miss Fanshawe
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
Frank Weller
Hyma Beckley
Spectator
Valentine Dyall
Television Actor
Fred Griffiths
Taxi Driver
Roddy Hughes
Mr Harborne
Duncan Lamont
Unpleasant Pub Customer
Johnnie Schofield
Railway Porter
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Daisy
Richard Wattis
Cricket Fan
Audrey White
Television Announcer
Ben Williams
Ticket Collector
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