The Plank_
"You'll splinter your sides laughing at this classic of all comedies"
A slapstick comedy about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion.
Starring
Tommy Cooper, Eric Sykes, Jimmy Edwards
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Plank was released 59 years ago in 1967.
Overview
A slapstick comedy about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few ...
The Plank is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 55m.
CAST (20)
Tommy Cooper
Larger Workman
Eric Sykes
Smaller Workman
Jimmy Edwards
Policeman
Roy Castle
Delivery Man with boxes
Graham Stark
Amorous Van Driver
Stratford Johns
Station Sergeant
Jim Dale
House Painter
Jimmy Tarbuck
Barman
Hattie Jacques
Woman with Rose
RG
Rex Garner
Tourist
LM
Libby Morris
Tourist
John Junkin
One Eyed Truck Driver
Joan Young
Woman in Bus Queue with fur wrap
BG
Barney Gilbraith
Paint-covered House Owner
CN
Clovissa Newcombe
Girl in Van
DK
Dermot Kelly
Milkman
Anna Carteret
It's Paint Woman
TG
Thomas Gallagher
Man with Beer
Howard Douglas
Old Man
Bill Oddie
Window Cleaner
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Plank about?
A slapstick comedy about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion.
How long is The Plank?
The Plank has a runtime of 55 minutes (0h 55m).
Who stars in The Plank?
The cast of The Plank includes Tommy Cooper, Eric Sykes, Jimmy Edwards, Roy Castle, Graham Stark.
What is the rating of The Plank?
The Plank has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 30 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy