The Plank (1979)

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Released:
1979-12-17

Overview:
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

Runtime:
0h 28min

Genre:
Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Eric Sykes
    as
    Taller Workman
  • Arthur Lowe
    as
    Shorter Workman
  • Lionel Blair
    as
    Paint-covered House Owner
  • Henry Cooper
    as
    Beer drinker
  • Harry H. Corbett
    as
    Amourous Van Driver