The Knack ...and How to Get It. 1965 United Artists, distributed to DVD by MGM.
Starring: Ray Brooks, Michael Crawford, Donal Donnelly, Rita Tushingham
Director: Richard Lester
Available at Amazon.
Richard Lester, hot on the success of A Hard Day's Night the year before, directed this film adaptation of Ann Jellicoe's play. Three roommates, womanizing musician Tolen (Brooks), a paranoid teacher Colin (Crawford), and the artist Tom (Donnelly) all compete for the attention from a newcomer named Nancy (Tushingham) after she arrives in London.
A funny, and beautifully shot film utilizing all of Lester's trademarks: oddly edited scenes, subtitles, and disappoving older cast members looking down on the younger generation. Highly recommended.
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