The Knack... and How to Get It

(1965)Directed by Richard Lester85 minComedy, Romance
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.

Rita Tushinghamas Nancy Jones
Ray Brooksas Tolen
William Dexteras Dress Shop Owner
Charles Dyeras Man in Photo Booth
Margot Thomasas Female Teacher
John Bluthalas Angry Father
Wensley Pitheyas Teacher
Frank Siemanas Surveyor
Bruce Laceyas Surveyor's Asst.
Peter Copleyas Picture Owner
Timothy Batesonas Junkyard Owner
Dandy Nicholsas Tom's Landlady
Jane Birkinas Girl on Motorbike (uncredited)
Jacqueline Bissetas Extra (uncredited)
Pattie Boydas Girl Perfuming Ankle (uncredited)
Eve Edenas Eve (uncredited)
Julian Hollowayas Guardsman (uncredited)
Charlotte Ramplingas Water Skier (uncredited)
Lucille Soongas Girl in Sauna (uncredited)
Wanda Venthamas Gym Mistress (uncredited)
Kenneth Farringtonas Guardsman