The Plank. Image shows from L to R: Larger Workman (Tommy Cooper), Smaller Workman (Eric Sykes). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited
The Plank
- 1967 film
Near-silent comedy written and directed by Eric Sykes about two bungling workmen trying desperately to transport a wooden plank. Also features Tommy Cooper, Jimmy Edwards, Roy Castle, Graham Stark, Stratford Johns and more.
Cast & crew credits
| Tommy Cooper | Larger Workman |
| Eric Sykes | Smaller Workman |
| Jimmy Edwards | Constable |
| Roy Castle | Removal Man |
| Graham Stark | Amorous Van Driver |
| Stratford Johns | Sergeant |
| Jimmy Tarbuck | Publican |
| Jim Dale | Painter |
| Hattie Jacques | Woman at Window |
| Dermot Kelly | Milkman |
| Libby Morris | American Tourist |
| Rex Garner | American Tourist |
| John Junkin | Driver with Eye Patch |
| Dave Freeman | UDC Cement Layer |
| Joan Young | Mother in Bus Queue |
| Clovissa Newcombe | Hitch-hiking Girl |
| Anna Carteret | "It's paint" Woman |
| Kenny Lynch | Dustbin Lorry Driver |
| Barney Gilbraith | Home Owner |
| Howard Douglas | Old Man |
| Thomas Gallagher | Man in Pub |
| Tricia De Dulin | Girl Not Crossing Road |
| Bill Oddie | Window Cleaner |
| Ian Wilson | Amorous Van Driver's Mate |
| Ronnie Brody | Man with Nude Model |
| Dennis Golding | Boy in Bus Queue |
| Johnny Speight | Actor |
| Eric Sykes | Writer |
| Eric Sykes | Director |
| Jon Penington | Producer |
| Beryl Vertue | Executive Producer |
| John Pomeroy | Editor |
| Brian Fahey | Composer |