The Final Test (1953)

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 pref...ers 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. more

Directing:
  • Anthony Asquith

Writing:
  • Terence Rattigan

Stars:
Release Date: 1953-04-09
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 90

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Robert Morley
Robert Morley
Alexander Whitehead
Jack Warner
Jack Warner
Sam Palmer
George Relph
George Relph
Syd Thompson
Adrianne Allen
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Ray Jackson
Ray Jackson
Reggie Palmer
Brenda Bruce
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Cora
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Miss Fanshawe
John Glyn-Jones
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Mr Willis
Richard Bebb
Richard Bebb
Frank Weller
Valentine Dyall
Valentine Dya...
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Duncan Lamont
Duncan Lamont
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Johnnie Schofield
Johnnie Schof...
Railway Porter
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Anita Sharp-B...
Daisy
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