The Plank
1967 · Movie · 55m · NR
Comedy
"You'll splinter your sides laughing at this classic of all comedies"
Overview
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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.7/10
Key crew
- Eric SykesDirector
- Eric SykesWriter
- Brian FaheyOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tommy CooperLarger Workman
- Eric SykesSmaller Workman
- Jimmy EdwardsPoliceman
- Roy CastleDelivery Man with boxes
- Graham StarkAmorous Van Driver
- Stratford JohnsStation Sergeant
- Jim DaleHouse Painter
- Jimmy TarbuckBarman
- Hattie JacquesWoman with Rose
- Rex GarnerTourist
- Libby MorrisTourist
- John JunkinOne Eyed Truck Driver
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Themes
slapstick comedyfloorboard