
The Plank
You'll splinter your sides laughing at this classic of all comedies
Directed by Eric Sykes
Produced by Associated London Films
A gleefully absurd, wordless slapstick romp where two workmen's simple task of delivering planks becomes an escalating cascade of physical comedy and musical accompaniment.
A slapstick comedy about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion.
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Is The Plank scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is The Plank sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Is The Plank easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Does The Plank end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Plank violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like The Plank
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Plank
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Plank, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Plank, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Plank, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































