The Plank (1979)
Classic short British comedy, full of stars, 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. TV remake of the 1967 short.
Director: Eric Sykes
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: December 17, 1979
Cast
- Eric Sykes - Taller Workman
- Arthur Lowe - Shorter Workman
- Lionel Blair - Paint-covered House Owner
- Henry Cooper - Beer drinker
- Harry H. Corbett - Amourous Van Driver
- Bernard Cribbins - House painter
- Robert Dorning - Fork-Lift Truck Driver
- Diana Dors - Woman with Rose
- Charlie Drake - Delivery man with cake
- Jimmy Edwards - Policeman
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Eric Sykes
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Plank about?
- Classic short British comedy, full of stars, 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. TV remake of the 1967 short.
- Who directed The Plank?
- The Plank was directed by Eric Sykes.
- Who stars in The Plank?
- The Plank stars Eric Sykes, Arthur Lowe, Lionel Blair, Henry Cooper, Harry H. Corbett, Bernard Cribbins.
- How long is The Plank?
- The Plank has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is The Plank?
- The Plank is a Comedy film.