The Plank (1967)
You'll splinter your sides laughing at this classic of all comedies
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.
Director: Eric Sykes
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: May 18, 1967
Cast
- Tommy Cooper - Larger Workman
- Eric Sykes - Smaller Workman
- Jimmy Edwards - Policeman
- Roy Castle - Delivery Man with boxes
- Graham Stark - Amorous Van Driver
- Stratford Johns - Station Sergeant
- Jim Dale - House Painter
- Jimmy Tarbuck - Barman
- Hattie Jacques - Woman with Rose
- Rex Garner - Tourist
Screenplay
Music: Brian Fahey
Cinematography: Arthur Wooster
Editing: John Pomeroy
Production: Associated London Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
slapstick comedy, floorboard
More Films by Director: Eric Sykes
More Films in Genre: Comedy
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, Graham Stark, Stratford Johns.
- How long is The Plank?
- The Plank has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The Plank?
- The Plank is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Plank produced?
- The Plank was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Plank?
- The themes of The Plank include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.