United Kingdom / May 18, 1967 / U
The Plank (1967)
Directed by Eric Sykes
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You'll splinter your sides laughing at this classic of all comedies
55min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A slapstick comedy about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jimmy Tarbuck | Barman |
| Hattie Jacques | Woman with Rose |
| Rex Garner | Tourist |
| Libby Morris | Tourist |
| John Junkin | One Eyed Truck Driver |
| Joan Young | Woman in Bus Queue with fur wrap |
| Barney Gilbraith | Paint-covered House Owner |
| Clovissa Newcombe | Girl in Van |
| Dermot Kelly | Milkman |
| Anna Carteret | It's Paint Woman |
| Thomas Gallagher | Man with Beer |
| Howard Douglas | Old Man |
| Bill Oddie | Window Cleaner |
| Kenny Lynch | Dustbin Lorry Driver |
| Ronnie Brody | Nude Model Carrier |
| Dave Freeman | UDC Cement Layer |
| Johnny Speight | Pipe Smoker in Bus Queue |
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| Ian Wilson | Friend of Van Owner |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Plank |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Associated London Films |
| Release date | 18 maggio 1967 |
| Executive producer | Beryl Vertue |
| Production | Eric Sykes |
| Writer | Eric Sykes |
| Editing | John Pomeroy |
| Cinematography | Arthur Wooster, Harvey Harrison |
| Assistant directors | Stuart Freeman, Ivo Nightingale, Eric Sykes, Lorna Selwyn |
| Camera operators | Harvey Harrison, Arthur Wooster |
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| Additional photography | Arthur Wooster, Harvey Harrison |
| Production design | Mike Ford |
| Art direction | Mike Ford |
| Set decoration | Mike Ford |
| Music | Brian Fahey, Tristam Cones |
| Sound | Brian Fahey, Tristam Cones |
| Costume design | Frank Turner |
| Makeup | Frank Turner |
| Hairstyling | Frank Turner |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Jun 09, 1967 / NR
Ireland / Dec 01, 1967 / G
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