Nearest and Dearest (1972)
It Will Pickle Your Fancy!
When Eli and Nellie Pledge's father dies, the duo are left in charge of his pickle empire. The two siblings are complete opposites and Eli wants out, but since he can't leave until Nellie is married, he sets about finding a husband for his old-fashioned sister.
Director: John Robins
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: January 1, 1972
Cast
- Hylda Baker - Nellie Pledge
- Jimmy Jewel - Eli Pledge
- Edward Malin - Walter Tattersall
- Madge Hindle - Lily Tattersall
- Norman Mitchell - Vernon Smallpiece
- Pat Ashton - Freda
- John Barrett - Joshua Pledge
- Peter Madden - Court Bailiff
- Yootha Joyce - Mrs. Rhoda Rowbottom
- Norman Chappell - Man on Bus
Screenplay
- Roy Bottomley
- Tom Brennand
- Harry Driver (Original Series Creator)
- Vince Powell (Original Series Creator)
Music: Derek Hilton
Cinematography: David Holmes
Editing: Chris Barnes
Production: Hammer Film Productions, Granada Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
brother sister relationship, based on tv series
More Films by Director: John Robins
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nearest and Dearest about?
- When Eli and Nellie Pledge's father dies, the duo are left in charge of his pickle empire. The two siblings are complete opposites and Eli wants out, but since he can't leave until Nellie is married, he sets about finding a husband for his old-fashioned sister.
- Who directed Nearest and Dearest?
- Nearest and Dearest was directed by John Robins.
- Who stars in Nearest and Dearest?
- Nearest and Dearest stars Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Edward Malin, Madge Hindle, Norman Mitchell, Pat Ashton.
- How long is Nearest and Dearest?
- Nearest and Dearest has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Nearest and Dearest?
- Nearest and Dearest is a Comedy film.
- Where was Nearest and Dearest produced?
- Nearest and Dearest was produced in United Kingdom.