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The Final Test

NR
ComedyDrama
6.6/10(5 ratings)

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.

04-09-1953
1h 30m
The Final Test
Backdrop for The Final Test

Main Cast

Jack Warner

Jack Warner

Sam Palmer

Robert Morley

Robert Morley

Alexander Whitehead

Syd Thompson

Adrianne Allen

Adrianne Allen

Aunt Ethel

Reggie Palmer

Brenda Bruce

Brenda Bruce

Cora

Stanley Maxted

Stanley Maxted

Senator

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Anthony Asquith
Production:
A.C.T. Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Key Crew

Director:
Anthony Asquith
Screenplay:
Terence Rattigan

Locations and Languages

Country:
US; GB
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en