The Knack... and How to Get It
Some have it, Some Don't.
1965 · 1h 25m · Approved
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Richard Lester
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.
Director and cast
- Richard Lester Director
- 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
- Margot Thomas as Female Teacher
- John Bluthal as Angry Father
- Wensley Pithey as Teacher
- Frank Sieman as Surveyor
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