

Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

Eric Sykes
Taller Workman

Arthur Lowe
Shorter Workman

Lionel Blair
Paint-covered House Owner

Henry Cooper
Beer drinker

Harry H. Corbett
Amourous Van Driver

Bernard Cribbins
House painter

Robert Dorning
Fork-Lift Truck Driver

Diana Dors
Woman with Rose

Charlie Drake
Delivery man with cake

Jimmy Edwards
Policeman

Deryck Guyler
Milkman

Charles Hawtrey
Co-Driver
Director & Crew
Eric Sykes
Director
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What is the IMDb rating of The Plank?
It has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 15 votes.
Who directed The Plank?
The Plank was directed by Eric Sykes and released in 1979.
How long is The Plank?
The Plank has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1979-12-17
- Status
- Released