
To Be or Not to Be(1942)
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.


“Some have it, Some Don't.”
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.

Rita Tushingham
Nancy Jones

Ray Brooks
Tolen

Michael Crawford
Colin

Donal Donnelly
Tom

William Dexter
Dress Shop Owner

Charles Dyer
Man in Photo Booth
Margot Thomas
Female Teacher

John Bluthal
Angry Father

Wensley Pithey
Teacher
Frank Sieman
Surveyor
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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