The Knack... and How to Get It(1965)
“Some have it, Some Don't.”
Overview
A nebbish schoolteacher begs his smooth (and misogynistic) pal to teach him 'the knack' – how to score with women. Serendipitously, the men meet up with a new girl in town, as well as a friendly lunatic who can’t help but paint things white.
Director
Richard Lester
Studio
Woodfall Film Productions
Cast
Rita Tushingham
as Nancy Jones
Ray Brooks
as Tolen
Michael Crawford
as Colin
Donal Donnelly
as Tom
William Dexter
as Dress Shop Owner
Charles Dyer
as Man in Photo Booth
Margot Thomas
as Female Teacher
John Bluthal
as Angry Father
Wensley Pithey
as Teacher
Frank Sieman
as Surveyor
Bruce Lacey
as Surveyor's Asst.
Peter Copley
as Picture Owner
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1965
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Woodfall Film Productions
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A nebbish schoolteacher begs his smooth (and misogynistic) pal to teach him 'the knack' – how to score with women. Serendipitously, the men meet up with a new girl in town, as well as a friendly lunatic who can’t help but paint things white.
Who directed The Knack... and How to Get It?▼
The Knack... and How to Get It was directed by Richard Lester and released in 1965. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is The Knack... and How to Get It?▼
The Knack... and How to Get It has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in The Knack... and How to Get It?▼
The cast of The Knack... and How to Get It includes Rita Tushingham as Nancy Jones, Ray Brooks as Tolen, Michael Crawford as Colin, Donal Donnelly as Tom, William Dexter as Dress Shop Owner and more.
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