The Final Test (1953): Cast & Plot
The Final Test is a 1953 comedy drama directed by Anthony Asquith, starring Jack Warner as Sam Palmer, Robert Morley and George Relph. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Anthony Asquith
- Original language
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English - Studio
- A.C.T. Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Final Test About?
The premise of The Final Test without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sam Palmer, a legendary English batsman, prepares for his final Test against Australia, desperate for his son Reggie to see the innings. Reggie, who prefers poetry, is offered a chance to read his verses to the nation’s renowned playwright Alexander Whitehead on the last day, testing their relationship. Sam is also annoyed that the charming young batsman Syd Thompson is courting the woman Sam hopes to marry.
The Final Test Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- cricket the sport
- screenplay adapted by author
- cricket sport
- remake
- based on tv movie
The Final Test Cast & Characters
Jack Warner leads the cast as Sam Palmer, with Robert Morley as Alexander Whitehead and George Relph as Syd Thompson. Directed by Anthony Asquith; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anthony Asquith
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Jack Warner as Sam Palmer -
Robert Morley as Alexander Whitehead - George Relph as Syd Thompson
- Ray Jackson as Reggie Palmer
Also Starring in The Final Test
· 23 more- Duncan Lamont Unpleasant Pub Customer
- Richard Wattis Cricket Fan
- Ben Williams Ticket Collector
- Valentine Dyall Television Actor
- Johnnie Schofield Railway Porter
- Fred Griffiths Taxi Driver
- Anita Sharp-Bolster Daisy
- Brenda Bruce Cora
- Roddy Hughes Mr Harborne
- John Glyn-Jones Mr Willis
- Hyma Beckley Spectator
- Stanley Maxted Senator
- Richard Bebb Frank Weller
- Adrianne Allen Aunt Ethel
- John Arlott Themselves
- Joan Swinstead Miss Fanshawe
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- Len Hutton Themselves
- Alec Bedser Themselves
- Denis Compton Themselves
- Godfrey Evans Themselves
- Jim Laker Themselves
- Cyril Washbrook Themselves
- Audrey White Television Announcer
More from Anthony Asquith
More films directed by Anthony Asquith, best-rated first: The V.I.P.s, The Yellow Rolls-Royce, Guns of Darkness and The Millionairess.
The Final Test Plot Summary
What happens in The Final Test from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sam Palmer is the central figure in a gently paced drama that follows his final appearance for England, a milestone that sets the rhythm for a day at the crease, a day loaded with memories for players, fans, and family. The film toggles between several strands: a keen English spectator in the stands explains the game’s rules and jargon to an American visitor; glimpses of Sam’s home life reveal the quiet pressures of a long career; a pub scene hums with cricket on the radio, linking a close-knit set of supporters to the action on the pitch; and the relationships Sam has with teammates and kin drive the emotional through-line.
Full summary
The whole story of The Final Test, scene by scene
The Final Test Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Final Test.
How Well Do You Know The Final Test?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in The Final Test
4 cars on screen, including the 1922 Bentley 3 Litre and the 1936 S.S. Jaguar 2½ Litre.
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1922 Bentley 3 Litre Important role -
1936 S.S. Jaguar 2½ Litre Minor role -
AEC Regent III Background role -
1948 Austin FX3 Taxi Background role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Final Winter, The Final Season and The Last Whistle.
The Final Test FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Final Test, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Final Test?
The Final Test runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Final Test released?
The Final Test was released on April 9, 1953.
Who directed The Final Test?
The Final Test was directed by Anthony Asquith.
More films by Anthony Asquith Who is in the cast of The Final Test?
The Final Test stars Jack Warner as Sam Palmer, Robert Morley as Alexander Whitehead and George Relph as Syd Thompson, among 27 credited actors.
Does The Final Test have a post-credit scene?
No. The Final Test has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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