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The Final Test

1953 · 90 min · Director: Anthony Asquith

The Final Test (1953) is a comedy drama, directed by Anthony Asquith. It stars Jack Warner and Robert Morley. The 90-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What The Final Test Is About

Legendary England cricketer Sam Palmer (Jack Warner) is due to bat in his final test match against Australia. He is desperate for his son Reggie (Ray Jackson) to see his final innings. But Reggie prefers poetry to cricket and when he is offered the opportunity to read his poetry to England's greatest playwright Alexander Whitehead (Robert Morley) on the last day of the test, the relationship between father and son is tested to the limit. As Sam prepares for his final knock, the conflict with his son weighs heavily on his mind, but he is also upset over England's young batsman and ladies-man, Syd Thompson (George Relph), dating the woman whom he hopes to marry.

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What is The Final Test about?

Legendary England cricketer Sam Palmer (Jack Warner) is due to bat in his final test match against Australia. He is desperate for his son Reggie (Ray Jackson) to see his final innings.

Where can I watch The Final Test?

The Final Test is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Final Test?

The Final Test runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).

When did The Final Test come out?

The Final Test was released in 1953.

Who directed The Final Test?

The Final Test was directed by Anthony Asquith.

Who stars in The Final Test?

The Final Test stars Jack Warner, Robert Morley, George Relph, Adrianne Allen.

What is The Final Test's rating?

The Final Test holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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