The Final Test
Originally released in 1953. The Final Test is a comedy/drama film. directed by Anthony Asquith.
Starring Jack Warner, Robert Morley, and George Relph
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- A.C.T. Films
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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 p...
Who directed The Final Test?
The Final Test was directed by Anthony Asquith.
How long is The Final Test?
The Final Test has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Final Test released?
The Final Test was released on April 9, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Final Test?
The main cast of The Final Test includes Jack Warner, Robert Morley, George Relph, Adrianne Allen, Ray Jackson.