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The Final Test

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.

1953 |1h 30m |  Comedy, Drama

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Cast

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Jack Warner

Sam Palmer

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Robert Morley

Alexander Whitehead

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George Relph

Syd Thompson

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Adrianne Allen

Aunt Ethel

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Ray Jackson

Reggie Palmer

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Brenda Bruce

Cora

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Stanley Maxted

Senator

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Joan Swinstead

Miss Fanshawe

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John Glyn-Jones

Mr Willis

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Richard Bebb

Frank Weller

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Valentine Dyall

Television Actor

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Duncan Lamont

Unpleasant Pub Customer

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Johnnie Schofield

Railway Porter

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Anita Sharp-Bolster

Daisy

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Richard Wattis

Cricket Fan

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Status

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Language

English

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