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