The Knowledge (1979): Cast
The Knowledge is a 1979 comedy drama directed by Bob Brooks, starring Nigel Hawthorne as Mr Burgess, Jonathan Lynn and Hugh Quarshie. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Bob Brooks
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Euston Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Knowledge About?
The premise of The Knowledge without spoilers.
Four men attempt “The Knowledge” examination to qualify as London taxi drivers.
The Knowledge Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- london taxi
- taxi
- taxi driver
- independent film
The Knowledge Cast & Characters
Nigel Hawthorne leads the cast as Mr Burgess, with Jonathan Lynn as Ted Margolies and Hugh Quarshie as Campion. Directed by Bob Brooks; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bob Brooks
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Nigel Hawthorne as Mr Burgess -
Jonathan Lynn as Ted Margolies -
Hugh Quarshie as Campion - Mark Jones as Policeman
Also Starring in The Knowledge
· 34 more- Michael Elphick Gordon Weller
- David Ryall Titanic Walters
- Nadim Sawalha Arab Man
- Janine Duvitski Receptionist
- Maureen Lipman Brenda Weller
- Derek Deadman Man in Dole Queue
- June Watson Lillian
- Nick Stringer Cabbie
- Tim Stern Stan
- Clive Wood Ginger
- Mick Ford Chris Matthews
- Charlotte Alexandra Housewife
- Leo Dolan Driver in Car Wash
- James Duggan O'Reilly
- Frank Jarvis Cabbie
- Chris Jenkinson Applicant
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- Royce Mills Passenger
- Stacy Davies Cafe Owner
- T-Bone Wilson Constantine
- Kim Taylforth Janet
- Derek Benfield Football Driver
- Tricia George Lady in Kitchen
- Philippa Howell Mrs Staveley
- Gary Holton Eddie Hairstyle
- Christine Ozanne Traffic Warden
- Mike Kemp Cabbie
- Ivan Steward Cliff
- Barbar Bhatti Traffic Warden
- Lesley Joseph Val
- Lorain Bertorelli Janet's Friend
- Chris Hallam Policeman
- Natalie Ann King Margaret Louise
- Jacqui Cook Housewife
- Erin Steel Housewife
More from Bob Brooks
One more film directed by Bob Brooks: Tattoo.
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The Knowledge FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Knowledge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Knowledge?
The Knowledge runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Knowledge released?
The Knowledge was released in 1979.
Who directed The Knowledge?
The Knowledge was directed by Bob Brooks.
More films by Bob Brooks Who is in the cast of The Knowledge?
The Knowledge stars Nigel Hawthorne as Mr Burgess, Jonathan Lynn as Ted Margolies and Hugh Quarshie as Campion, among 38 credited actors.
Does The Knowledge have a post-credit scene?
No. The Knowledge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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