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The Plank

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The Plank

7.3

0h 28m

1979

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.

Director

Eric Sykes

Comedy

Cast & Crew

Eric Sykes

Eric Sykes

as Taller Workman

Arthur Lowe

Arthur Lowe

as Shorter Workman

Lionel Blair

Lionel Blair

as Paint-covered House Owner

Henry Cooper

Henry Cooper

as Beer drinker

Harry H. Corbett

Harry H. Corbett

as Amourous Van Driver

Bernard Cribbins

Bernard Cribbins

as House painter

Robert Dorning

Robert Dorning

as Fork-Lift Truck Driver

Diana Dors

Diana Dors

as Woman with Rose

Charlie Drake

Charlie Drake

as Delivery man with cake

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