The Plank 56 years old

The Plank

Classic British comedy, full of stars, 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.

Credits

The Plank Cast

Name Character
Jim Dale He was 31, now 88 years old as House Painter
Barney Gilbraith as Paint-covered House Owner
Stratford Johns He was 41, 76 years old when he died as Station Sergeant
Hattie Jacques She was 45, 58 years old when she died as Woman with Rose
Joan Young She was 64, 81 years old when she died as Woman in Bus Queue with fur wrap
Jimmy Edwards He was 47, 68 years old when he died as Policeman
Eric Sykes He was 44, 89 years old when he died as Smaller Workman
Clovissa Newcombe as Girl in Van
Jimmy Tarbuck He was 27, now 84 years old as Barman
Libby Morris She was 37, now 94 years old as Tourist
Tommy Cooper He was 46, 63 years old when he died as Larger Workman
Graham Stark He was 45, 91 years old when he died as Amorous Van Driver
Roy Castle He was 34, 62 years old when he died as Delivery Man with boxes
Rex Garner He was 46, 94 years old when he died as Tourist
John Junkin He was 37, 76 years old when he died as One Eyed Truck Driver

The Plank Crew

Name Department
Eric Sykes as Director. He was 44 (89) years old when He died Directing
Eric Sykes as Producer. He was 44 (89) years old when He died Production
Eric Sykes as Writer. He was 44 (89) years old when He died Writing
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The Plank (56 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, May 18, 1967
  • Runtime: 55 minutes