Nearest and Dearest (1972): Cast
Nearest and Dearest is a 1972 comedy directed by John Robins, starring Jimmy Jewel as Eli Pledge, Hylda Baker and John Barrett. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- John Robins
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammer Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nearest and Dearest About?
The premise of Nearest and Dearest without spoilers.
Jimmy Jewel and Hylda Baker reprise their beloved ITV roles in this cinematic spin‑off. After the death of Eli and Nellie Pledge’s father, the siblings inherit his thriving pickle empire. Eli, eager to quit the business, can’t leave until his traditional sister Nellie marries, so he embarks on a determined, comedic quest to find her a suitable husband.
Nearest and Dearest Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- looking up someone's dress
- septuagenarian
- farce
- couple bickers
- malapropism
- inheritance
- toothless man
- factory worker
- miniskirt
- knickers
- brother sister relationship
- based on tv series
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- working class
Nearest and Dearest Cast & Characters
Jimmy Jewel leads the cast as Eli Pledge, with Hylda Baker as Nellie Pledge and John Barrett as Joshua Pledge. Directed by John Robins; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Robins
- Jimmy Jewel as Eli Pledge
- Hylda Baker as Nellie Pledge
- John Barrett as Joshua Pledge
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Peter Madden as Court Bailiff
Also Starring in Nearest and Dearest
· 15 more- Norman Mitchell Vernon Smallpiece
- Nosher Powell Bouncer
- Yootha Joyce Mrs. Rhoda Rowbottom
- Donald Bisset Vicar
- Edward Malin Walter Tattersall
- Norman Chappell Man on Bus
- Joe Gladwin Stan Hardman
- Bert Palmer Bert Henshaw
- Pat Ashton Freda
- Madge Hindle Lily Tattersall
- Carmel Cryan Club Hostess
- Kerry Jewel Claude
- Janie Collinge Vinegar Vera
- Adele Warren Mimi la Vere, Stripper
- Sue Hammer Scarlet O'Hara
More from John Robins
More films directed by John Robins: Hot Resort, Man About the House and Love Thy Neighbour.
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Nearest and Dearest FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Nearest and Dearest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nearest and Dearest?
Nearest and Dearest runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Nearest and Dearest released?
Nearest and Dearest was released in 1972.
Who directed Nearest and Dearest?
Nearest and Dearest was directed by John Robins.
More films by John Robins Who is in the cast of Nearest and Dearest?
Nearest and Dearest stars Jimmy Jewel as Eli Pledge, Hylda Baker as Nellie Pledge and John Barrett as Joshua Pledge, among 19 credited actors.
Does Nearest and Dearest have a post-credit scene?
No. Nearest and Dearest has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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