Comedy ·Romance · United Kingdom · 1965 · 1h 25m

The Knack... and How to Get It

Director

Cast

Rita Tushingham as Nancy Jones Ray Brooks as Tolen Michael Crawford as Colin Donal Donnelly as Tom William Dexter as Dress Shop Owner Charles Dyer as Man in Photo Booth

Crew

David Watkin — Director of Photography Antony Gibbs — Editor John Barry — Original Music Composer Charles Wood — Screenplay Oscar Lewenstein — Producer Jocelyn Rickards — Costume Design

Tagline

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.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Richard Lester Director David Watkin Director of Photography Antony Gibbs Editor John Barry Original Music Composer Charles Wood Screenplay Oscar Lewenstein Producer Jocelyn Rickards Costume Design

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