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The Testing of Eric Olthwaite (1977)

1977-09-22 · 30m · EN
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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.

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Michael PalinWriterTerry JonesWriterJim FranklinDirector

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Michael PalinMichael PalinEric Olthwaite / Bank ManagerBarbara NewBarbara NewMrs. OlthwaiteJohn BarrettJohn BarrettMr. OlthwaiteAnita CareyAnita CareyIrene OlthwaiteLiz SmithLiz SmithMrs. BagReg LyeReg LyeMr. BagPetra MarkhamPetra MarkhamEnid BagKenneth ColleyKenneth ColleyRobberRoger AvonRoger AvonChauffeurClifford KershawClifford KershawMayorNorman MitchellNorman Mitchell1st PressmanAnthony SmeeAnthony Smee2nd Pressman

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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.

How long is The Testing of Eric Olthwaite?

The Testing of Eric Olthwaite has a runtime of 30 minutes.