The Knack... and How to Get It

The Knack... and How to Get It

5.9IMDb Score
Released:1965-06-03
Duration:85 min
Director:Richard Lester
Actors:Rita Tushingham, Ray Brooks, Michael Crawford, Donal Donnelly, William Dexter
Production:Woodfall Film Productions

Overview:

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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