The Knowledge
Synopsis
Four men attempt "The Knowledge" examination to qualify as London taxi drivers.
Top Cast
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Mick Ford
Chris Matthews
Kim Taylforth
Janet
Nigel Hawthorne
Mr Burgess
Michael Elphick
Gordon Weller
David Ryall
Titanic Walters
Jonathan Lynn
Ted Margolies
Maureen Lipman
Brenda Weller
Lesley Joseph
Val
June Watson
Lillian
Philippa Howell
Mrs Staveley
Philippa Howell
Mrs Stavely
Gary Holton
Eddie Hairstyle
Natalie Ann King
Margaret Louise
Ivan Steward
Cliff
Tim Stern
Stan
James Duggan
O'Reilly
T-Bone Wilson
Constantine
Hugh Quarshie
Campion
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Rosenthal
- Original Title
- The Knowledge
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Euston Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Brooks
Jack Rosenthal
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Rosenthal
Writer
Bob Brooks
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Knowledge
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What is The Knowledge about?
Four men attempt "The Knowledge" examination to qualify as London taxi drivers.
Who directed The Knowledge?
The Knowledge was directed by Bob Brooks.
Who stars in The Knowledge?
The principal cast of The Knowledge includes Mick Ford, Kim Taylforth, Nigel Hawthorne, Michael Elphick, David Ryall.
When was The Knowledge released and how long is it?
The Knowledge was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.