The Plank
“You'll splinter your sides laughing at this classic of all comedies”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Dermot Kelly
Milkman
Anna Carteret
It's Paint Woman
Thomas Gallagher
Man with Beer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Sykes
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Sykes
- Original Score
- Brian Fahey
- Original Title
- The Plank
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Associated London Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Sykes
Eric Sykes
Brian Fahey
Arthur Wooster
John Pomeroy
Eric Sykes, Beryl Vertue
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Sykes
Writer
Eric Sykes
Director
Eric Sykes
Producer
Brian Fahey
Original Music Composer
Arthur Wooster
Director of Photography
John Pomeroy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Plank
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Plank about?
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.
Who directed The Plank?
The Plank was directed by Eric Sykes.
Who stars in The Plank?
The principal cast of The Plank includes Tommy Cooper, Eric Sykes, Jimmy Edwards, Roy Castle, Graham Stark.
When was The Plank released and how long is it?
The Plank was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Plank?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Plank was composed by Brian Fahey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Plank?
The Plank holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).