8.5The Testing of Eric Olthwaite · 1977
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite (1977) is a Comedy film directed by Jim Franklin, starring Michael Palin, Barbara New, John Barrett.
Comedy
8.5Overview
Eric Olthwaite is so boring that his family all leave home to escape him. Then one day he is accidentally caught up in a bank robbery and discovers that the robber shares his interests in shovels, black pudding and rainfall so they team up to make daring raids to steal rainfall records. As a result Eric becomes famous and is considered interesting again, so much so that he is made the mayor of Denley Moor.
Cast
Michael Palin, Barbara New, John Barrett, Anita Carey, Liz Smith, Reg Lye, Petra Markham, Kenneth Colley
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What is "The Testing of Eric Olthwaite" about?
Eric Olthwaite is so boring that his family all leave home to escape him. Then one day he is accidentally caught up in a bank robbery and discovers that the robber shares his interests in shovels, black pudding and rainfall so they team up to make daring raids to steal rainfall records. As a result Eric becomes famous and is considered interesting again, so much so that he is made the mayor of Denley Moor.
When was "The Testing of Eric Olthwaite" released?
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite was released in 1977.
Who stars in "The Testing of Eric Olthwaite"?
The cast includes Michael Palin, Barbara New, John Barrett, Anita Carey.
