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One Way Pendulum (1965)

Movie ★ 6.0 85 min

Comedy

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.

Peter Yates Director N.F. Simpson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 21, 1965
Runtime
85 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0059542
Language

Themes

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 Kenneth Farrington Kenneth Farrington Stan Walter Horsbrugh Walter Horsbrugh Clerk of the Court Frederick Piper Frederick Piper Usher Vincent Harding Policeman / Bus Conductor Tommy Bruce Gormless (voice) Trevor Bannister Trevor Bannister Groomkirby's Co-Worker

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Frequently asked questions

What is One Way Pendulum about?
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.
Who directed One Way Pendulum?
One Way Pendulum was directed by Peter Yates.
Who stars in One Way Pendulum?
One Way Pendulum stars Eric Sykes, Julia Foster, Peggy Mount, Mona Washbourne.
When was One Way Pendulum released?
One Way Pendulum is a 1965 comedy film.
Where can I watch One Way Pendulum?
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