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The Plank

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Imagine a typical day in London, but with a touch of madness. The story follows a pair of endearing characters, a group of carpenters, who find themselves caught up in a series of hilarious misadventures due to... a simple wooden plank. It all begins when two guys decide to carry a massive plank through the chaotic and narrow streets of the city. What should be a relatively straightforward trip turns into an absurd odyssey, filled with comedic situations and unexpected encounters.

As they struggle to maintain the balance of their load, the plank becomes an accomplice in their misfortune, wreaking havoc and misunderstandings along the way. Each twist is more absurd than the last, with quirky characters crossing their path, from a bumbling police officer to a group of women in distress. The lack of communication and constant stumbles fuel the comedy, as the friends try to prove that a simple everyday object can lead to absolute hilarity.

Through a series of slapstick scenes and ridiculous situations, the film is not only a festival of laughter but also offers commentary on urban life and everyday complications. With a charming visual style and a sparkling narrative, this work becomes a comedic experience that captures the essence of human mischief when chaos is unleashed by a wooden plank. Anything is possible when the ordinary meets the extraordinary.

Media type
Movie
Year
1967
Director
Eric Sykes
Writer
Eric Sykes
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
6.70
Actors
Tommy Cooper
Eric Sykes
Jimmy Edwards
Roy Castle
Graham Stark
Stratford Johns
Jim Dale
Jimmy Tarbuck
Hattie Jacques
Rex Garner
Libby Morris
John Junkin
Joan Young
Barney Gilbraith
Clovissa Newcombe
Dermot Kelly
Anna Carteret
Thomas Gallagher
Howard Douglas
Bill Oddie
Kenny Lynch
Ronnie Brody
Ian Wilson
Gender
Comedy
Country
United Kingdom
Producers
Eric Sykes
Original title
The Plank
Duration
55
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