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The Testing of Eric Olthwaite

8.5197730mMovieComedy

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…

DirectorJim Franklin
WritersMichael Palin·Terry Jones
ProducerJim Franklin

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Cast · Directed by Jim Franklin

MPMichael Palin
Michael Palin
Eric Olthwaite / Bank Manager
BNBarbara New
Barbara New
Mrs. Olthwaite
JBJohn Barrett
John Barrett
Mr. Olthwaite
ACAnita Carey
Anita Carey
Irene Olthwaite
LSLiz Smith
Liz Smith
Mrs. Bag
RLReg Lye
Reg Lye
Mr. Bag
PMPetra Markham
Petra Markham
Enid Bag
KCKenneth Colley
Kenneth Colley
Robber
RARoger Avon
Roger Avon
Chauffeur
CK
Clifford Kershaw
Mayor
NMNorman Mitchell
Norman Mitchell
1st Pressman
AS
Anthony Smee
2nd Pressman

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