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Work Is a 4-Letter Word is a British film of genre Comedy directed by Peter Hall released in USA on 25 september 1968 with David Warner
Work Is a 4-Letter Word (1968)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 25 september 1968
Length 1h33
Directed by Peter Hall
OriginUnited-kingdom
Genres Comedy
Rating54%
Work Is a Four-Letter Word (also known as Work Is a 4-Letter Word) is a 1968 British satirical comedy film starring David Warner and Cilla Black, in her only acting role in a cinematic film. The film, which directed by Peter Hall, was not well received by critics even though it was based on the award-winning play Eh?. It also marked the acting debut of Elizabeth Spriggs.
Synopsis
Everyone is employed by the ultra-modern DICE Corporation but Valentine Brose (Warner) would rather stay at home to tend his psychedelic mushrooms. However, his bedroom is too small and his fiancee Betty Dorrick (Black) wants him to settle down. Accordingly, Brose seeks a job in DICE's boiler-room, a suitable environment to grow his mushrooms.Actors
David Warner
(Valentine Brose)
Cilla Black
(Betty Dorrick)
Zia Mohyeddin
(Dr Aly Narayana)
Elizabeth Spriggs
(Mrs. Murray)
Alan Howard
(Reverend Mort)
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