Work Is a 4-Letter Word(1968)
This Film Is Perfectly Normal ... Only The Characters In It Are A Bit Odd.
Work Is a 4-Letter Word Synopsis
Dreamlike satire about a young man who resists getting a job at the lone employing conglomerate in his dreary industrial town, but changes his mind when he discovers the plant's boiler room has the perfect climate to assist him with his pet horticultural (fungal) project.
Work Is a 4-Letter Word (1968) is a comedy film directed by Peter Hall, released on September 15, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars David Warner, Cilla Black, Alan Howard and John Steiner. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Hall
- Writers:
- Jeremy Brooks
- Producers:
- Thomas Clyde
- Cinematographer:
- Gilbert Taylor
- Composer:
- Guy Woolfenden
- Status:
- Released
Work Is a 4-Letter Word Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Warner
as Valentine Brose
Cilla Black
as Betty Dorrick
Alan Howard
as Reverend Mort
John Steiner
as Anthony
Zia Mohyeddin
as Dr Aly Narayana
- David Waller
David Waller
as Mr Price
Elizabeth Spriggs
as Mrs Murray
Jan Holden
as Mrs Price
- Tony Church
Tony Church
as Mr Arkwright
Joe Gladwin
as Pa Brose
- Julie May
Julie May
as Mrs Dorrick
Derek Royle
as Briggs
Key crew
Directed by Peter Hall, written by Jeremy Brooks, produced by Thomas Clyde.
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Work Is a 4-Letter Word Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Work Is a 4-Letter Word – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Work Is a 4-Letter Word?
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The main cast of Work Is a 4-Letter Word (1968) includes David Warner, Cilla Black, Alan Howard, John Steiner and Zia Mohyeddin. The film was directed by Peter Hall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Work Is a 4-Letter Word released?
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Work Is a 4-Letter Word was released on September 15, 1968 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Work Is a 4-Letter Word worth watching?
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Work Is a 4-Letter Word (1968) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.