Nearest and Dearest_
"It Will Pickle Your Fancy!"
When Eli and Nellie Pledge's father dies, the duo are left in charge of his pickle empire. The two siblings are complete opposites and Eli wants out, but since he can't leave until Nellie is married, he sets about finding a husband for his old-fashioned sister.
Starring
Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Edward Malin
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Nearest and Dearest was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Overview
When Eli and Nellie Pledge's father dies, the duo are left in charge of his pickle empire. The two siblings are complete opposites and Eli wants out, but sin...
Nearest and Dearest is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 23m.
CAST (19)
Hylda Baker
Nellie Pledge
Jimmy Jewel
Eli Pledge
Edward Malin
Walter Tattersall
Madge Hindle
Lily Tattersall
Norman Mitchell
Vernon Smallpiece
Pat Ashton
Freda
John Barrett
Joshua Pledge
Peter Madden
Court Bailiff
Yootha Joyce
Mrs. Rhoda Rowbottom
NC
Norman Chappell
Man on Bus
Bert Palmer
Bert Henshaw
CC
Carmel Cryan
Club Hostess
KJ
Kerry Jewel
Claude
Donald Bisset
Vicar
JC
Janie Collinge
Vinegar Vera
AW
Adele Warren
Mimi la Vere, Stripper
Joe Gladwin
Stan Hardman
SH
Sue Hammer
Scarlet O'Hara
Nosher Powell
Bouncer
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What is Nearest and Dearest about?
When Eli and Nellie Pledge's father dies, the duo are left in charge of his pickle empire. The two siblings are complete opposites and Eli wants out, but since he can't leave until Nellie is married, he sets about finding a husband for his old-fashioned sister.
How long is Nearest and Dearest?
Nearest and Dearest has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in Nearest and Dearest?
The cast of Nearest and Dearest includes Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Edward Malin, Madge Hindle, Norman Mitchell.
What is the rating of Nearest and Dearest?
Nearest and Dearest has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy