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The Knowledge

  • TV Movie
  • 1979
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
276
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The Knowledge (1979)
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Four men attempt "The Knowledge" examination to qualify as London taxi drivers.Four men attempt "The Knowledge" examination to qualify as London taxi drivers.Four men attempt "The Knowledge" examination to qualify as London taxi drivers.

  • Director
    • Bob Brooks
  • Writers
    • Jack Rosenthal
    • Bob Brooks
  • Stars
    • Nigel Hawthorne
    • Mick Ford
    • Kim Taylforth
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    276
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bob Brooks
    • Writers
      • Jack Rosenthal
      • Bob Brooks
    • Stars
      • Nigel Hawthorne
      • Mick Ford
      • Kim Taylforth
    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne
    • Mr. Burgess
    Mick Ford
    Mick Ford
    • Chris Matthews
    Kim Taylforth
    • Janet
    Jonathan Lynn
    Jonathan Lynn
    • Ted Margolies
    David Ryall
    David Ryall
    • Titanic
    Michael Elphick
    Michael Elphick
    • Gordon Weller
    Maureen Lipman
    Maureen Lipman
    • Brenda Weller
    Lesley Joseph
    • Val
    June Watson
    June Watson
    • Lilian
    Philippa Howell
    • Miss Stavely
    Gary Holton
    • Eddie Hairstyle
    Natalie Ann King
    • Margaret Louise
    Nigel Humphreys
    Nigel Humphreys
    • Harry
    Ivan Steward
    • Cliff
    Tim Stern
    Tim Stern
    • Stan
    James Duggan
    James Duggan
    • O'Reilly
    T-Bone Wilson
    • Constantine
    Hugh Quarshie
    Hugh Quarshie
    • Campion
    • Director
      • Bob Brooks
    • Writers
      • Jack Rosenthal
      • Bob Brooks
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    • Trivia
      During the 2013-2014 Chicago, Illinois, USA theatrical season, Jonathan Berry directed "The Knowledge," a play based on this UK TV movie, written by Jack Rosenthal; at the Steep Theatre Company, Chicago, Illinois, USA; with Caroline Neff in the cast.
    • Quotes

      Gordon Weller: Ignorance is bliss. My wife is completely blissful about the whole thing.

    • Connections
      Featured in Summershow: The Knowledge (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      The Knowledge
      Music by Jeff Wayne
      Lyrics by Jack Rosenthal
      Sung by Mick Ford

    User reviews9

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    10/10

    Time well spent - Little gem

    Beautifully written and acted, if you are a Londoner you will recognise all of these characters, if not, just go along for the the ride. You will not be disappointed. One of my favourite TV movies. Classic performances from a stella cast. Enjoy!
    • greenerworldtv
    • Oct 8, 2018
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • 1979 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mister Burgess' Tour
    • Filming locations
      • Public Carriage Office, Penton Street, Islington, London, England, UK(scene of "appearances")
    • Production company
      • Euston Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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