---
title: 'The Optimists of Nine Elms (1974)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Anthony Simmons'
released: '1974-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 110
genres:
  - 'Drama'
countries:
  - 'United Kingdom'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-optimists-of-nine-elms-1974'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070488/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Optimists of Nine Elms (1974)

1974 · 110 min · Drama · United Kingdom


## Synopsis

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 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.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Anthony Simmons](https://cinepixo.com/people/anthony-simmons)
- **Screenplay:** [Anthony Simmons](https://cinepixo.com/people/anthony-simmons)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Lionel Bart](https://cinepixo.com/people/lionel-bart)

## Cast

- [Peter Sellers](https://cinepixo.com/people/peter-sellers)

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