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The Optimists tells the story of a street performer named Sam, who with a unique outlook on life befriends two children and teaches them to look at life from a new perspective. The novelty of having a song and dance man as a friend soon turns into something much deeper, as Sam realizes that the children have just as much to teach him about life as he does them.
Original Release
10/18/1973
US Release
10/18/1973
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Peter Sellers | Sam |
| Donna Mullane | Liz |
| John Chaffey | Mark |
| David Daker | Bob Ellis |
| Marjorie Yates | Chrissie Ellis |
| Katyana Kass | Baby Ellis |
| Patricia Brake | Dog's Home Secretary |
| Don Crown | Busker |
| Bruce Purchase | Policeman |
| Michael Graham Cox | Park Keeper |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Peter Sellers | Sam |
| Donna Mullane | Liz |
| John Chaffey | Mark |
| David Daker | Bob Ellis |
| Marjorie Yates | Chrissie Ellis |
| Katyana Kass | Baby Ellis |
| Patricia Brake | Dog's Home Secretary |
| Don Crown | Busker |
| Bruce Purchase | Policeman |
| Michael Graham Cox | Park Keeper |
| Bernie Searle | Dustman |
| Tommy Wright | Dustman |
| Pat Beckett | Laundry Lady |
| Daphne Lawson | Laundry Lady |
| Candyce Jane Brandl | Laundry Lady |
| Hilary Crane | Schoolteacher |
| Pat Ashton | Woman at Nursery |
| Keith Chegwin | Georgie |
| Eric Kent | |
| Hilary Pritchard | Laundry Lady |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ronald S. Kass | Executive Producer |
| Adrian Gaye | Producer |
| Victor Lyndon | Producer |
| Caroline Shott | Producer |
Editors
