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The Knack... and How to Get It

Original title: The Knack ...and How to Get It
  • 19651965
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
Cool, sophisticated Tolen (Ray Brooks) has a monopoly on womanizing - with a long like of conquests to prove it - while the naïve, awkward Colin (Michael Crawford) desperately wants a piece of it. But when Colin falls for an innocent country girl (Rita Tushingham), it's not long before the self-assured Tolen moves in for the kill. Is all fair in love and war, or can Colin get the the knack and beat Tolen at his own game?
Play trailer3:42
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Comedy
A young school teacher tries to master the art of flirtation using his neighbor's skills.A young school teacher tries to master the art of flirtation using his neighbor's skills.A young school teacher tries to master the art of flirtation using his neighbor's skills.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
3.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
23,659
5,332
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Richard Lester
    • Writers
      • Charles Wood(screenplay)
      • Ann Jellicoe(play)
    • Stars
      • Rita Tushingham
      • Ray Brooks
      • Michael Crawford
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Richard Lester
    • Writers
      • Charles Wood(screenplay)
      • Ann Jellicoe(play)
    • Stars
      • Rita Tushingham
      • Ray Brooks
      • Michael Crawford
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 40User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • Nominated for 6 BAFTA Awards
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Trailer 3:42
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    Photos48

    Ray Brooks, Michael Crawford, and Donal Donnelly in The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
    Michael Crawford, Donal Donnelly, and Rita Tushingham in The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
    Charles Dyer in The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
    Ray Brooks, Michael Crawford, Donal Donnelly, and Rita Tushingham in The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
    The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
    Ray Brooks and Michael Crawford in The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
    Charlotte Rampling, Ray Brooks, and Michael Crawford in The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
    Charlotte Rampling and Michael Crawford in The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
    Donal Donnelly in The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
    Lucy Bartlett, Ray Brooks, and Michael Crawford in The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
    Michael Crawford, Donal Donnelly, and Rita Tushingham in The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
    The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)

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    Rita Tushingham
    Rita Tushingham
    • Nancy Jones
    Ray Brooks
    Ray Brooks
    • Tolen
    Michael Crawford
    Michael Crawford
    • Colin
    Donal Donnelly
    Donal Donnelly
    • Tom
    William Dexter
    • Dress Shop Owner
    Charles Dyer
    Charles Dyer
    • Man in Photo Booth
    Margot Thomas
    • Female Teacher
    John Bluthal
    John Bluthal
    • Angry Father
    Helen Lennox
    • Girl in Photo Booth
    Wensley Pithey
    • Teacher
    Edgar Wreford
    • Man in Phone Booth
    Frank Sieman
    • Surveyor
    Bruce Lacey
    • Surveyor's Asst.
    George Chisholm
    George Chisholm
    • Left Luggage Porter
    Peter Copley
    Peter Copley
    • Picture Owner
    Timothy Bateson
    Timothy Bateson
    • Junkyard Owner
    Dandy Nichols
    Dandy Nichols
    • Tom's Landlady
    • (as Dandy Nicholls)
    Bernard Barnsley
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Lester
    • Writers
      • Charles Wood(screenplay)
      • Ann Jellicoe(play)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Richard Lester: one of the reaction shots when Nancy, Colin and Tom roll the bed through the streets. He's the balding guy standing next to a lady with big hair.
    • Quotes

      Nancy Jones: Rape!

      Woman in House: Not today thank you.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits (cast and crew) consist of rows of identical photographs and character/actor names, arranged like a series of photographer's contact prints of a strip of negatives.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood U.K.: Northern Lights (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      The Knack (Main Theme)
      Written by John Barry

    User reviews40

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    6/10
    A 1960's, Off-The-Wall Sex-Comedy
    Attention, All You Carnally-Curious Viewers! - If you want the "knack" and seriously wanna know "how to get it" - Then steer clear of this quirky, off-the-wall, 1965, comedy - 'Cause it's sure to leave your head spinning, as you find yourself even more clueless than you already are.

    If nothing else - "The Knack" (directed by American film-maker, Richard Lester) is (movie-wise) historically significant in that it is sandwiched in between 2 of Lester's more notable pictures - "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help!", which, of course, starred the Beatles.

    Even though "The Knack" (which was set in London and filmed in b&w) is a pretty silly and scatterbrained tale about the lustful pursuit for sexual conquests - It certainly did have its interesting and entertaining moments.

    And, yes - With "The Knack" now being 52 years old - It is, indeed, dated - But still definitely worth a view. Yet - With that said - I do caution you, that its decidedly-eccentric brand of humour isn't gonna appeal to everyone.
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    • This is supposed to be Jacqueline Bisset's and Charlotte Rampling's first movies as uncredited extras. Where are they seen?
    • During the opening credit sequence one of the women is seen opening a small packet and eating something. What was it?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 1965 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der gewisse Kniff
    • Filming locations
      • 1 Melrose Terrace, Hammersmith, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Woodfall Film Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $364,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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