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The Knack... and How to Get It

1519651h 25mRichard Lester
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 72%

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"Some have it, some don't."

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.

ComedyRomance
London, EnglandWomanizerLandlordBlack And White

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What is The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) 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 lunatic who can’t help but paint things white.

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

The Knack... and How to Get It stars Rita Tushingham (Nancy Jones), Ray Brooks (Tolen), Michael Crawford (Colin), Donal Donnelly (Tom), William Dexter (Dress Shop Owner). The film was directed by Richard Lester.

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

The Knack... and How to Get It has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1965. It is rated 15.

Is The Knack... and How to Get It worth watching?

The Knack... and How to Get It holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 72. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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