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The Plank (1967)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Eric Sykes
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    Larger Workman Tommy Cooper
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    Smaller Workman Eric Sykes
  • Profile picture of Jimmy Edwards
    Policeman Jimmy Edwards
  • Profile picture of Roy Castle
    Delivery Man with boxes Roy Castle
  • Profile picture of Graham Stark
    Amorous Van Driver Graham Stark
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    Station Sergeant Stratford Johns
  • Profile picture of Jim Dale
    House Painter Jim Dale
  • Profile picture of Jimmy Tarbuck
    Barman Jimmy Tarbuck

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Keywords

  • slapstick comedy
  • floorboard