The Optimists of Nine Elms
| The Optimists | |
|---|---|
Theatrical Release Poster | |
| Directed by | Anthony Simmons |
| Written by | Anthony Simmons Tudor Gates |
| Produced by | Adrian Gaye Victor Lyndon |
| Starring | Peter Sellers |
| Cinematography | Larry Pizer |
| Edited by | John Jympson |
| Music by | Lionel Bart George Martin |
Production companies | Sagittarius Productions Cheetah Productions West One Film Producers |
| Distributed by | Scotia-Barber (United Kingdom) Paramount Pictures (United States) |
Release date |
|
Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Optimists of Nine Elms, also known as The Optimists, is a 1973 British drama film starring Peter Sellers and directed by Anthony Simmons, who also wrote the 1964 novel upon which the film is based. The film is about an old street musician (played by Sellers) who strikes up a friendship with two children - Liz, played by Donna Mullane, and her younger brother Mark, played by John Chaffey. Neither of the child actors was featured in future films. A young Keith Chegwin also played a small role.
Mullane was recruited for her role by the film crew when they were scouting locations and saw her as she was walking home from school.