Movie Description
Nearest and Dearest
(1972)Overview
Jimmy Jewel and Hylda Baker star in this big screen spin-off of one of ITV's most popular comedy series of all time. When the father of Eli and Nellie Pledge dies, they are left in charge of his pickle empire. The two siblings are completely different and Eli wants out of the business, but he can't leave until Nellie is married. So Eli sets about finding a husband for his old-fashioned sister.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Robins
- Producer : Michael Carreras
- Writer : Tom Brennand,Roy Bottomley
- Editor : Chris Barnes
- Cast : Hylda Baker,Jimmy Jewel,Edward Malin,Madge Hindle,Norman Mitchell,Pat Ashton,John Barrett,Peter Madden,Yootha Joyce,Norman Chappell,Bert Palmer,Carmel Cryan,Kerry Jewel,Donald Bisset,Janie Collinge,Adele Warren,Joe Gladwin,Sue Hammer,Nosher Powell
Cast
Nellie Pledge
Eli Pledge
Walter Tattersall
Lily Tattersall
Vernon Smallpiece
Freda
Joshua Pledge
Court Bailiff
Mrs. Rhoda Rowbottom
Man on Bus
Bert Henshaw
Club Hostess
Claude
Vicar
Vinegar Vera
Mimi la Vere, Stripper
Stan Hardman
Scarlet O'Hara
Bouncer
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Facts
Original TitleNearest and Dearest
Status Released
Release Information
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1972-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 23m
Production CompaniesHammer Film Productions,Granada Productions
Genres
- Comedy
