Movie: One Way Pendulum

Top 10 Billed Cast

Eric Sykes
Eric Sykes

Mr. Groomkirby

Julia Foster
Julia Foster

Sylvia

Peggy Mount
Peggy Mount

Mrs. Gantry

Mona Washbourne
Mona Washbourne

Aunt Mildred

George Cole
George Cole

Defence Counsel

Jonathan Miller
Jonathan Miller

Kirby

Alison Leggatt
Alison Leggatt

Mrs. Groomkirby

Douglas Wilmer
Douglas Wilmer

Judge

Glyn Houston
Glyn Houston

Detective Inspector Barnes

Graham Crowden
Graham Crowden

Prosecuting Counsel

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  • Overview

    A study of absurdity in a suburban family: father recreates the Old Bailey in the living room while the son teaches speak-your-weight machines to sing in the attic.

  • Release Date

    1965-01-21

  • Average

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
  • Tagline

    Take a trip round the bend - with the World's Wackiest Family!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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