Movies
The Knack... and How to Get It
- June 3, 1965
- 85 min.
- Comedy, Romance
- United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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.
Original title: The Knack... and How to Get It
7
nominations
14%
winning rate
1
win
British Academy Film Awards #19 - 1966
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Richard Lester | — |
| Outstanding British Film | Richard Lester | — |
| Best British Actress | Rita Tushingham | — |
| Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles | Michael Crawford | — |
| Best British Screenplay | Charles Wood | — |
| Best Cinematography (Black and White) | David Watkin | — |
Cannes Film Festival #18 - 1965
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Palme d'Or [Main Competition] | Richard Lester - Award named Grand Prix du Festival International du Film | Winner |
