The Testing of Eric Olthwaite (1977): Cast
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite is a 1977 short comedy directed by Jim Franklin, starring Michael Palin as Eric Olthwaite / Bank Manager, Barbara New and Anita Carey. It runs 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Director
- Jim Franklin
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Testing of Eric Olthwaite About?
The premise of The Testing of Eric Olthwaite without spoilers.
Eric Olthwaite is so dull that his family abandons the house to escape his monotony. By chance he gets caught up in a bank robbery and finds the robber shares his odd loves of shovels, black pudding and rain. They team up for daring raids on rainfall records, propelling Eric to fame, restoring his reputation and making him mayor of Denley Moor.
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite Cast & Characters
Michael Palin leads the cast as Eric Olthwaite / Bank Manager, with Barbara New as Mrs. Olthwaite and Anita Carey as Irene Olthwaite. Directed by Jim Franklin; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jim Franklin
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Michael Palin as Eric Olthwaite / Bank Manager - Barbara New as Mrs. Olthwaite
- Anita Carey as Irene Olthwaite
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Kenneth Colley as Robber
Also Starring in The Testing of Eric Olthwaite
· 10 more- Liz Smith Mrs. Bag
- Norman Mitchell 1st Pressman
- John Barrett Mr. Olthwaite
- Reg Lye Mr. Bag
- Roger Avon Chauffeur
- Petra Markham Enid Bag
- Clifford Kershaw Mayor
- Peter Graham Boy
- Anthony Smee 2nd Pressman
- Marcelle Samett Boy's Mother
More from Jim Franklin
More films directed by Jim Franklin: Roger of the Raj, The Curse of the Claw, Escape from Stalag Luft 112B and Tomkinson’s Schooldays.
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The Testing of Eric Olthwaite FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Testing of Eric Olthwaite, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Testing of Eric Olthwaite?
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite runs 30 minutes.
When was The Testing of Eric Olthwaite released?
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite was released on September 22, 1977.
Who directed The Testing of Eric Olthwaite?
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite was directed by Jim Franklin.
More films by Jim Franklin Who is in the cast of The Testing of Eric Olthwaite?
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite stars Michael Palin as Eric Olthwaite / Bank Manager, Barbara New as Mrs. Olthwaite and Anita Carey as Irene Olthwaite, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Testing of Eric Olthwaite have a post-credit scene?
No. The Testing of Eric Olthwaite has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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