
The Optimists of Nine Elms
1973 · Movie · PG · 110 min · ★ 6.7
The Optimists tells the story of Sam, a street performer with a unique outlook on life. Sam befriends two children who have led hardknock lives and teaches them to look at life from a new perspective. The novelty of having a song and dance man as a friend soon turns into something much deeper, as Sam realizes that the children have just as much to teach him about life. Set amongst a wonderful London backdrop, Peter Sellers stars in one of his most charming and tender roles ever in The Optimists.
Also known as The Optimists
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Details
- Years
- 1973
- Release date
- 1973-10-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 110 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (13 votes)
Themes
- busker
- nine elms
Cast & crew

Peter Sellers
as Sam
- DM
Donna Mullane
as Liz
- JC
John Chaffey
as Mark

Marjorie Yates
as Chrissie Ellis

David Daker
as Bob Ellis
- KK
Katyana Kass
as Baby Ellis

Patricia Brake
as Dog's Home Secretary
- DC
Don Crown
as Busker

Bruce Purchase
as Policeman

Michael Graham Cox
as Park Keeper
Directed by Anthony Simmons