The Plank (1979): Cast
The Plank is a 1979 short comedy starring Diana Dors as Woman with Rose, Joanna Lumley and Bernard Cribbins. It runs 28 minutes.
English What Is The Plank About?
The premise of The Plank without spoilers.
A classic British short comedy starring an ensemble cast, the film follows two workmen tasked with delivering planks to a construction site. Their mishaps unfold to a lively musical score, using only a few mumbled sounds as a wordless dialogue to convey emotion. This version is a TV remake of the original 1967 short.
The Plank Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- remake by original director
- remake
The Plank Cast & Characters
Diana Dors leads the cast as Woman with Rose, with Joanna Lumley as Hitcher and Bernard Cribbins as House painter.
- Diana Dors as Woman with Rose
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Joanna Lumley as Hitcher -
Bernard Cribbins as House painter -
Arthur Lowe as Shorter Workman
Also Starring in The Plank
· 19 more- Frankie Howerd Photographer
- Robert Dorning Fork-Lift Truck Driver
- Wilfrid Hyde-White Old Gent Wanting to Cross the Road
- Charles Hawtrey Co-Driver
- Harry H. Corbett Amourous Van Driver
- Eric Sykes Taller Workman
- Brian Murphy Van Driver at Timber Yard
- Frank Windsor Motorist
- Deryck Guyler Milkman
- Kate O'Mara Concerned Passerby
- Jimmy Edwards Policeman
- James Hunt One-Eyed Truck Driver
- Lionel Blair Paint-covered House Owner
- Kenny Lynch Dustman
- Liza Goddard Young Lady Helped Across the Road
- Charlie Drake Delivery man with cake
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- Reg Varney Window Cleaner
- Henry Cooper Beer drinker
- Ann Sidney Model
Cars in The Plank
31 cars on screen, including the 1978 Ford D-Series and the 1975 Ford Transit MkI.
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1978 Ford D-Series Important role -
1975 Ford Transit MkI Important role -
1967 Morris Minor 1000 Important role -
1952 Bedford M-Type Minor role
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The Plank FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Plank, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Plank?
The Plank runs 28 minutes.
When was The Plank released?
The Plank was released on December 17, 1979.
Who is in the cast of The Plank?
The Plank stars Diana Dors as Woman with Rose, Joanna Lumley as Hitcher and Bernard Cribbins as House painter, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Plank have a post-credit scene?
No. The Plank has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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