The Final Test (1953)

The Final Test (1953)

1953-04-09 United Kingdom 90 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Jack Warner is Sam Palmer
Sam Palmer
Robert Morley is Alexander Whitehead
Alexander Whitehead
George Relph is Syd Thompson
Syd Thompson
Adrianne Allen is Aunt Ethel
Aunt Ethel
Ray Jackson is Reggie Palmer
Reggie Palmer
Joan Swinstead is Miss Fanshawe
Miss Fanshawe
John Glyn-Jones is Mr Willis
Len Hutton is Himself
Himself
Denis Compton is Himself
Alec Bedser is Himself