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