The Testing of Eric Olthwaite (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1977, The Testing of Eric Olthwaite is a comedy film directed by Jim Franklin, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Testing of Eric Olthwaite stars Michael Palin as Eric Olthwaite / Bank Manager, Barbara New as Mrs. Olthwaite, John Barrett as Mr. Olthwaite and Anita Carey as Irene Olthwaite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Testing of Eric Olthwaite sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Testing of Eric Olthwaite page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Testing of Eric Olthwaite tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch The Testing of Eric Olthwaite (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Testing of Eric Olthwaite change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Testing of Eric Olthwaite worth watching?
- The Testing of Eric Olthwaite holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Testing of Eric Olthwaite?
- The Testing of Eric Olthwaite stars Michael Palin, Barbara New, John Barrett, Anita Carey and Liz Smith.
- When was The Testing of Eric Olthwaite released?
- The Testing of Eric Olthwaite was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.