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 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.
Director: Anthony Asquith
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: April 9, 1953
Cast
- Jack Warner - Sam Palmer
- Robert Morley - Alexander Whitehead
- George Relph - Syd Thompson
- Adrianne Allen - Aunt Ethel
- Ray Jackson - Reggie Palmer
- Brenda Bruce - Cora
- Stanley Maxted - Senator
- Joan Swinstead - Miss Fanshawe
- John Glyn-Jones - Mr Willis
- Len Hutton - Himself
Screenplay
- Terence Rattigan (Screenplay)
Editing: Helga Cranston
Production: A.C.T. Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cricket
Trailer
The Final Test TrailerMore Films by Director: Anthony Asquith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Final Test about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Final Test?
- The Final Test was directed by Anthony Asquith.
- Who stars in The Final Test?
- The Final Test stars Jack Warner, Robert Morley, George Relph, Adrianne Allen, Ray Jackson, Brenda Bruce.
- How long is The Final Test?
- The Final Test has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Final Test?
- The Final Test is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Final Test produced?
- The Final Test was produced in United Kingdom.