The Knack... and How to Get It(1965)
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The Knack... and How to Get It Synopsis
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.
The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Lester, released on June 3, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Rita Tushingham, Ray Brooks, Michael Crawford and Donal Donnelly. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Lester
- Writers:
- Ann Jellicoe, Charles Wood
- Producers:
- Oscar Lewenstein
- Cinematographer:
- David Watkin
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- Woodfall Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) Trailer
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The Knack... and How to Get It Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rita Tushingham
as Nancy Jones
Ray Brooks
as Tolen
Michael Crawford
as Colin
Donal Donnelly
as Tom
William Dexter
as Dress Shop Owner
Charles Dyer
as Man in Photo Booth
- Margot Thomas
Margot Thomas
as Female Teacher
John Bluthal
as Angry Father
Wensley Pithey
as Teacher
- Frank Sieman
Frank Sieman
as Surveyor
Bruce Lacey
as Surveyor's Asst.
Peter Copley
as Picture Owner
Key crew
Directed by Richard Lester, written by Ann Jellicoe and Charles Wood, produced by Oscar Lewenstein.
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The Knack... and How to Get It Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 80 ratings.
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The Knack... and How to Get It – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Knack... and How to Get It online?
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The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Knack... and How to Get It?
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The main cast of The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) includes Rita Tushingham, Ray Brooks, Michael Crawford, Donal Donnelly and William Dexter. The film was directed by Richard Lester. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Knack... and How to Get It released?
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The Knack... and How to Get It was released on June 3, 1965 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Knack... and How to Get It worth watching?
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The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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