The Plank (1979 film)
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The Plank is a 30-minute, British slapstick comedy film for television from 1979, which was written and directed by Eric Sykes. This version, which is a remake of the 1967 film The Plank, also written and directed by Sykes, was produced by Thames Television and broadcast on the ITV network.
The Plank | |
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Directed by | Eric Sykes |
Written by | Eric Sykes |
Produced by | Dennis Kirkland |
Starring | Eric Sykes Arthur Lowe |
Edited by | John Plummer |
Music by | Alan Braden |
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Running time | 27 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Although not literally a silent film, it has little spoken dialogue. Instead the film is punctuated by grunts, other vocal noises and sound effects. The soundtrack was composed by Alan Braden, and performed by Alan Braden and his orchestra.
Sveriges Television in Sweden used to show the film several times around Christmas and New Year during the 1980s and 1990s.[1]