Work Is a 4-Letter Word
“This Film Is Perfectly Normal ... Only The Characters In It Are A Bit Odd.”
Synopsis
Dreamlike satire about a young man who resists getting a job at the lone employing conglomerate in his dreary industrial town, but changes his mind when he discovers the plant's boiler room has the perfect climate to assist him with his pet horticultural (fungal) project.
Top Cast
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David Warner
Valentine Brose
Cilla Black
Betty Dorrick
Alan Howard
Reverend Mort
John Steiner
Anthony
Zia Mohyeddin
Dr Aly Narayana
David Waller
Mr Price
Elizabeth Spriggs
Mrs Murray
Jan Holden
Mrs Price
Tony Church
Mr Arkwright
Joe Gladwin
Pa Brose
Julie May
Mrs Dorrick
Derek Royle
Briggs
Clifford Rose
Registry Office Clerk
Cyril Cross
Commissionaire
Paul Dawkins
Powerplant Guard
Tommy Godfrey
Mr. Thacker
Winifred Braemar
Auntie May
Gladys Dawson
Gran
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Brooks
- Original Score
- Guy Woolfenden
- Original Title
- Work Is a 4-Letter Word
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hall
Jeremy Brooks
Guy Woolfenden
Gilbert Taylor
Thomas Clyde
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hall
Director
Jeremy Brooks
Writer
Thomas Clyde
Producer
Guy Woolfenden
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Work Is a 4-Letter Word
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What is Work Is a 4-Letter Word about?
Dreamlike satire about a young man who resists getting a job at the lone employing conglomerate in his dreary industrial town, but changes his mind when he discovers the plant's boiler room has the perfect climate to assist him with his pet horticultural (fungal) project.
Who directed Work Is a 4-Letter Word?
Work Is a 4-Letter Word was directed by Peter Hall.
Who stars in Work Is a 4-Letter Word?
The principal cast of Work Is a 4-Letter Word includes David Warner, Cilla Black, Alan Howard, John Steiner, Zia Mohyeddin.
When was Work Is a 4-Letter Word released and how long is it?
Work Is a 4-Letter Word was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Work Is a 4-Letter Word?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Work Is a 4-Letter Word was composed by Guy Woolfenden.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Work Is a 4-Letter Word?
Work Is a 4-Letter Word holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).