The Plank
“You'll splinter your sides laughing at this classic of all comedies”
1967•NR•55m•6.2•Released
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.
Director
Eric Sykes
Writer
Eric Sykes
Languages
English
Studio
Associated London Films
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
Libby Morris
Tourist
John Junkin
One Eyed Truck Driver
Joan Young
Woman in Bus Queue with fur wrap
Barney Gilbraith
Paint-covered House Owner
Clovissa Newcombe
Girl in Van
Production
Company
Associated London Films
Producer
Eric Sykes
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