The Knack... and How to Get It

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.

Director

Producers

Oscar Lewenstein , Michael Deeley , Leigh Aman

Writer

Cinematographer

Editor

Costume Design

Jocelyn Rickards

Composer

Casting

Paul Lee Lander

Cast

Rita Tushingham , Ray Brooks , Michael Crawford , Donal Donnelly , William Dexter , Charles Dyer , Margot Thomas , John Bluthal , Wensley Pithey , Frank Sieman

Studio

Woodfall Film Productions

Genres

External

Posters

5

The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) movie poster

The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) movie poster

The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) movie poster

The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) movie poster

The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) movie poster

Awards

0 wins, 5 nominations

Nom Outstanding British Film The Knack 1966

Nom Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Rita Tushingham 1966

Nom Best British Screenplay Charles Wood The Knack 1966

Nom British Cinematography - Black and White The Knack 1966

Nom Film The Knack 1966

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