The Final Test 1953

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Anthony Asquith
Written by: Terence Rattigan
Runtime: 90 minutes
Cast:
Jack Warner
Jack Warner
Sam Palmer 
Robert Morley
Robert Morley
Alexander Whitehead 
George Relph
George Relph
Syd Thompson 
Adrianne Allen
Adrianne Allen
Aunt Ethel 
Ray Jackson
Ray Jackson
Reggie Palmer 
Brenda Bruce
Brenda Bruce
Cora