One Way Pendulum

One Way Pendulum

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

NR 1965 · 85 min · ★ 6.0 · 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.

Directed by Peter Yates · Written by N.F. Simpson

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Eric Sykes Mr. Groomkirby
Julia Foster Sylvia
Peggy Mount Mrs. Gantry
Mona Washbourne Aunt Mildred
George Cole Defence Counsel
Jonathan Miller Kirby
Alison Leggatt Mrs. Groomkirby
Douglas Wilmer Judge
Glyn Houston Detective Inspector Barnes
Graham Crowden Prosecuting Counsel
Kenneth Farrington Stan
Walter Horsbrugh Clerk of the Court

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