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.

Included in
British New Wave
Position 15
Included in
September 2022
Position 36

Credits

Crew

DirectorRichard Lester

WriterCharles Wood

CinematographerDavid Watkin

Composer

John Barry

EditorAntony Gibbs

ProducerOscar Lewenstein

Cast

Rita Tushinghamas Nancy Jones

Ray Brooksas Tolen

Michael Crawfordas Colin

Donal Donnellyas Tom

William Dexteras Dress Shop Owner

Charles Dyeras Man in Photo Booth

Margot Thomasas Female Teacher

John Bluthalas Angry Father

Wensley Pitheyas Teacher

Frank Siemanas Surveyor

Bruce Laceyas Surveyor's Asst.

Peter Copleyas Picture Owner

Timothy Batesonas Junkyard Owner

Dandy Nicholsas Tom's Landlady

Jane Birkinas Girl on Motorbike (uncredited)

Jacqueline Bissetas Extra (uncredited)

Pattie Boydas Girl Perfuming Ankle (uncredited)

Eve Edenas Eve (uncredited)

Julian Hollowayas Guardsman (uncredited)

Charlotte Ramplingas Water Skier (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

A Hard Day’s Night1964

Both directed by Richard Lester

Or

The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film1960Both directed by Richard Lester