The Knack... and How to Get It

1965

1h 25m

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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.

Writers

Ann Jellicoe(theatre play by)
Charles Wood(screenplay by)
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Rita Tushingham
Nancy Jones
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William Dexter
Dress Shop Owner
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Charles Dyer
Man in Photo Booth
Margot Thomas
Female Teacher
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John Bluthal
Angry Father
Frank Sieman
Surveyor
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Bruce Lacey
Surveyor's Asst.
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Peter Copley
Picture Owner
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Timothy Bateson
Junkyard Owner
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Dandy Nichols
Tom's Landlady
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Jane Birkin
Girl on Motorbike (uncredited)
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Jacqueline Bisset
Extra (uncredited)
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Pattie Boyd
Girl Perfuming Ankle

Writers

Ann Jellicoe(theatre play by)
Charles Wood(screenplay by)

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Release date

June 3, 1965 (United States)

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production company

Woodfall Film Productions

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