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The Knack... and How to Get It

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1965-06-03

Runtime: 85 mins

Director: Richard Lester

Spoken language: English

Genres: Comedy, Romance

Original title: The Knack... and How to Get It

Production Companies: Woodfall Film Productions

Production Countries: United Kingdom

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