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.
Credits
The Final Test Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Jack Warner
He was 61, 86 years old when he died
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as Sam Palmer |
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Duncan Lamont
He was 35, 60 years old when he died
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as Unpleasant Pub Customer |
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Richard Wattis
He was 41, 62 years old when he died
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as Cricket Fan |
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Robert Morley
He was 45, 84 years old when he died
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as Alexander Whitehead |
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Adrianne Allen
She was 46, 86 years old when she died
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as Aunt Ethel |
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Johnnie Schofield
He was 54, 56 years old when he died
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as Railway Porter |
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Anita Sharp-Bolster
She was 58, 89 years old when she died
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as Daisy |
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Stanley Maxted
He was 58, 67 years old when he died
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as Senator |
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Ben Williams
He was 62, 68 years old when he died
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as Ticket Collector |
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Brenda Bruce
She was 34, 76 years old when she died
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as Cora |
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Valentine Dyall
He was 45, 77 years old when he died
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as Television Actor |
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Fred Griffiths
He was 80, 120 years old when he died
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as Taxi Driver |
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John Glyn-Jones
He was 44, 87 years old when he died
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as Mr Willis |
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Roddy Hughes
He was 62, 78 years old when he died
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as Mr Harborne |
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Joan Swinstead
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as Miss Fanshawe |
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George Relph
He was 65, 72 years old when he died
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as Syd Thompson |
The Final Test Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Terence Rattigan as Screenplay. He was 42 (66) years old when He died
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Writing |
