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

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.

Directed by: Richard Lester

Cast: Rita Tushingham, Ray Brooks, Michael Crawford, Donal Donnelly, William Dexter, Charles Dyer, Margot Thomas, John Bluthal, Wensley Pithey, Frank Sieman, Bruce Lacey, Peter Copley

Genres: Comedy, Romance

Rating: 6.3/10

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