The Plank
The Plank
Release: 1979-12-17·Runtime: 28m·★ 7.4
Comedy
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.
Cast
Wilfrid Hyde-Whiteas Old Gent Wanting to Cross the Road
Lionel Blairas Paint-covered House Owner
Charlie Drakeas Delivery man with cake
Deryck Guyleras Milkman
Frankie Howerdas Photographer
Frank Windsoras Motorist
Joanna Lumleyas Hitcher
Eric Sykesas Taller Workman
Harry H. Corbettas Amourous Van Driver
Robert Dorningas Fork-Lift Truck Driver
Liza Goddardas Young Lady Helped Across the Road
Reg Varneyas Window Cleaner
Henry Cooperas Beer drinker
Charles Hawtreyas Co-Driver
James Huntas One-Eyed Truck Driver
Ann Sidneyas Model
Arthur Loweas Shorter Workman
Bernard Cribbinsas House painter
Diana Dorsas Woman with Rose
Jimmy Edwardsas Policeman
Kenny Lynchas Dustman
Brian Murphyas Van Driver at Timber Yard
Kate O'Maraas Concerned Passerby