The Testing of Eric Olthwaite (1977)
Eric Olthwaite is so boring that his family all leave home to escape him. Then one day he is accidentally caught up in a bank robbery and discovers that the robber shares his interests in shovels, black pudding and rainfall so they team up to make daring raids to steal rainfall records. As a result Eric becomes famous and is considered interesting again, so much so that he is made the mayor of Denley Moor.
Director: Jim Franklin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: September 22, 1977
Cast
- Michael Palin - Eric Olthwaite / Bank Manager
- Barbara New - Mrs. Olthwaite
- John Barrett - Mr. Olthwaite
- Anita Carey - Irene Olthwaite
- Liz Smith - Mrs. Bag
- Reg Lye - Mr. Bag
- Petra Markham - Enid Bag
- Kenneth Colley - Robber
- Roger Avon - Chauffeur
- Clifford Kershaw - Mayor
Screenplay
Editing: John Jarvis
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jim Franklin
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Testing of Eric Olthwaite about?
- Eric Olthwaite is so boring that his family all leave home to escape him. Then one day he is accidentally caught up in a bank robbery and discovers that the robber shares his interests in shovels, black pudding and rainfall so they team up to make daring raids to steal rainfall records. As a result Eric becomes famous and is considered interesting again, so much so that he is made the mayor of Denley Moor.
- Who directed The Testing of Eric Olthwaite?
- The Testing of Eric Olthwaite was directed by Jim Franklin.
- Who stars in The Testing of Eric Olthwaite?
- The Testing of Eric Olthwaite stars Michael Palin, Barbara New, John Barrett, Anita Carey, Liz Smith, Reg Lye.
- How long is The Testing of Eric Olthwaite?
- The Testing of Eric Olthwaite has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Testing of Eric Olthwaite?
- The Testing of Eric Olthwaite is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Testing of Eric Olthwaite produced?
- The Testing of Eric Olthwaite was produced in United Kingdom.