The Plank
Synopsis
Classic short British comedy, full of stars, 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. TV remake of the 1967 short.
Top Cast
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Eric Sykes
Taller Workman
Arthur Lowe
Shorter Workman
Lionel Blair
Paint-covered House Owner
Henry Cooper
Beer drinker
Harry H. Corbett
Amourous Van Driver
Bernard Cribbins
House painter
Robert Dorning
Fork-Lift Truck Driver
Diana Dors
Woman with Rose
Charlie Drake
Delivery man with cake
Jimmy Edwards
Policeman
Deryck Guyler
Milkman
Charles Hawtrey
Co-Driver
Frankie Howerd
Photographer
James Hunt
One-Eyed Truck Driver
Liza Goddard
Young Lady Helped Across the Road
Kenny Lynch
Dustman
Brian Murphy
Van Driver at Timber Yard
Kate O'Mara
Concerned Passerby
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Sykes
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Sykes
- Original Title
- The Plank
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
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Eric Sykes
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Eric Sykes
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Eric Sykes
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Plank
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What is The Plank about?
Classic short British comedy, full of stars, 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. TV remake of the 1967 short.
Who directed The Plank?
The Plank was directed by Eric Sykes.
Who stars in The Plank?
The principal cast of The Plank includes Eric Sykes, Arthur Lowe, Lionel Blair, Henry Cooper, Harry H. Corbett.
When was The Plank released and how long is it?
The Plank was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 28m.