The Plank

The Plank

1967
55m
6.2

6.2/10

32 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Associated London Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date May 18, 1967
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0062133

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
Rex Garner

Tourist

Libby Morris
Libby Morris

Tourist

John Junkin
John Junkin

One Eyed Truck Driver

Key Crew

Eric Sykes
Producer
Eric Sykes
Director
Eric Sykes
Writer
Beryl Vertue
Executive Producer