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The Knack... and How to Get It

The Knack... and How to Get It

Some have it, Some Don't.

19655.91h 25m

Overview

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.

Directed by Richard Lester
Written by Ann Jellicoe, Charles Wood
Produced by Oscar Lewenstein
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Top Cast

Rita Tushingham

Rita Tushingham

Nancy Jones

Ray Brooks

Ray Brooks

Tolen

Michael Crawford

Michael Crawford

Colin

Donal Donnelly

Donal Donnelly

Tom

William Dexter

William Dexter

Dress Shop Owner

Charles Dyer

Charles Dyer

Man in Photo Booth

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Margot Thomas

Female Teacher

John Bluthal

John Bluthal

Angry Father

Wensley Pithey

Wensley Pithey

Teacher

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Frank Sieman

Surveyor

Themes & Keywords

london, englandwomanizerlandlordblack and white

About The Knack... and How to Get It

The Knack... and How to Get It is a comedy, romance film released in 1965 exploring themes of london, england, womanizer, landlord, black and white. Directed by Richard Lester, it stars Rita Tushingham, Ray Brooks, Michael Crawford. 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.

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