The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)

  • NR
  • 06/29/1965 (US)
  • Comedy, Romance
  • 1h 25m

Some have it, Some Don't.

Overview

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.

Richard Lester

Director

Charles Wood

Screenplay

Cast

Rita Tushingham's headshot

Rita Tushingham

Nancy Jones
Ray Brooks's headshot

Ray Brooks

Tolen
Michael Crawford's headshot

Michael Crawford

Colin
William Dexter's headshot

William Dexter

Dress Shop Owner
Peter Copley's headshot

Peter Copley

Picture Owner
Wensley Pithey's headshot

Wensley Pithey

Teacher
Donal Donnelly's headshot

Donal Donnelly

Tom
John Bluthal's headshot

John Bluthal

Angry Father

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