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The Knack... and How to Get It

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The Knack... and How to Get It

Some have it, Some Don't.

5.9

1h 25m

1965

“Some have it, Some Don't.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Richard Lester

ComedyRomance

london, englandwomanizerlandlordblack and white

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Cast & Crew

Rita Tushingham

Rita Tushingham

as Nancy Jones

Ray Brooks

Ray Brooks

as Tolen

Michael Crawford

Michael Crawford

as Colin

Donal Donnelly

Donal Donnelly

as Tom

William Dexter

William Dexter

as Dress Shop Owner

Charles Dyer

Charles Dyer

as Man in Photo Booth

Margot Thomas

as Female Teacher

John Bluthal

John Bluthal

as Angry Father

Wensley Pithey

Wensley Pithey

as Teacher

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