The Knack... and How to Get It
Some have it, Some Don't.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
85 min
Release Date
1965-05-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
67
Vote Average
5.918
Rita Tushingham
Nancy Jones
Ray Brooks
Tolen
Michael Crawford
Colin
William Dexter
Dress Shop Owner
Peter Copley
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Wensley Pithey
Teacher
Donal Donnelly
Tom
John Bluthal
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Charles Dyer
Man in Photo Booth
Jane Birkin
Girl on Motorbike (uncredited)
Jacqueline Bisset
Extra (uncredited)
Lucille Soong
Girl in Sauna (uncredited)
Charlotte Rampling
Water Skier (uncredited)
Julian Holloway
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Pattie Boyd
Girl Perfuming Ankle
Julian Holloway
Guardsman
Wanda Ventham
Gym Mistress
Margot Thomas
Teacher
Timothy Bateson
Junkyard Owner
Eve Eden
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