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The Plank (1967)

Movie ★ 6.2 55 min

Comedy

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.

Eric Sykes Director Eric Sykes Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 18, 1967
Runtime
55 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0062133
Language
Studio
Associated London Films

Themes

Cast

Tommy Cooper Tommy Cooper Larger Workman Eric Sykes Eric Sykes Smaller Workman Jimmy Edwards Jimmy Edwards Policeman Roy Castle Roy Castle Delivery Man with boxes Graham Stark Graham Stark Amorous Van Driver Stratford Johns Stratford Johns Station Sergeant Jim Dale Jim Dale House Painter Jimmy Tarbuck Jimmy Tarbuck Barman Hattie Jacques Hattie Jacques Woman with Rose Rex Garner Tourist Libby Morris Tourist John Junkin John Junkin One Eyed Truck Driver Joan Young 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Plank about?
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.
Who directed The Plank?
The Plank was directed by Eric Sykes.
Who stars in The Plank?
The Plank stars Tommy Cooper, Eric Sykes, Jimmy Edwards, Roy Castle.
When was The Plank released?
The Plank is a 1967 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Plank?
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