One Way Pendulum (1965)
Take a trip round the bend - with the World's Wackiest Family!
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.
Director: Peter Yates
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 21, 1965
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Music: Richard Rodney Bennett
Cinematography: Denys N. Coop
Editing: Peter Taylor
Production: Woodfall Film Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical, mock trial, absurdist humor
More Films by Director: Peter Yates
More Films in Genre: Comedy
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, George Cole, Jonathan Miller.
- How long is One Way Pendulum?
- One Way Pendulum has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is One Way Pendulum?
- One Way Pendulum is a Comedy film.
- Where was One Way Pendulum produced?
- One Way Pendulum was produced in United Kingdom.