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The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)

Some have it, Some Don't.

ComedyRomance

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.

Release Date
June 3, 1965
Runtime
1h 25m
Rating
6.0/10 (76 votes)

Director: Richard Lester

Cast: Rita Tushingham, Ray Brooks, Michael Crawford, Donal Donnelly, William Dexter, Charles Dyer, Margot Thomas, John Bluthal

Production: Woodfall Film Productions
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Some have it, Some Don't.

Some have it, Some Don't.

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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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date6/3/1965
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Cast

Rita Tushingham

as Nancy Jones

Ray Brooks

as Tolen

Michael Crawford

as Colin

Donal Donnelly

as Tom

William Dexter

as Dress Shop Owner

Charles Dyer

as Man in Photo Booth

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Margot Thomas

as Female Teacher

John Bluthal

as Angry Father

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What is The Knack... and How to Get It about?

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 lunat…

How long is The Knack... and How to Get It?

1h 25m

When was The Knack... and How to Get It released?

June 3, 1965

Who directed The Knack... and How to Get It?

Richard Lester

Who stars in The Knack... and How to Get It?

Rita Tushingham, Ray Brooks, Michael Crawford

What genre is The Knack... and How to Get It?

Comedy, Romance

Is The Knack... and How to Get It available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV