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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.
Original Release
06/07/1968
US Release
09/25/1968
Cast
Name | Character |
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David Warner | Valentine Brose |
Cilla Black | Betty Dorrick |
Zia Mohyeddin | Dr. Aly Narayana / Dr Aly Narayana |
David Waller | Mr. Price / Mr Price |
Elizabeth Spriggs | Mrs. Murray / Mrs Murray |
Alan Howard | Reverend Mort |
Jan Holden | Mrs. Price / Mrs Price |
Tony Church | Mr. Arkwright / Mr Arkwright |
Joe Gladwin | Pa Brose |
Julie May | Mrs. Dorrick / Mrs Dorrick |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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David Warner | Valentine Brose |
Cilla Black | Betty Dorrick |
Zia Mohyeddin | Dr. Aly Narayana / Dr Aly Narayana |
David Waller | Mr. Price / Mr Price |
Elizabeth Spriggs | Mrs. Murray / Mrs Murray |
Alan Howard | Reverend Mort |
Jan Holden | Mrs. Price / Mrs Price |
Tony Church | Mr. Arkwright / Mr Arkwright |
Joe Gladwin | Pa Brose |
Julie May | Mrs. Dorrick / Mrs Dorrick |
Derek Royle | Briggs |
John Steiner | Anthony |
Cyril Cross | Commissionaire |
Clifford Rose | Registry Office Clerk |
Paul Dawkins | Powerplant Guard |
Tommy Godfrey | Mr. Thacker |
Winifred Braemar | Auntie May |
Gladys Dawson | Gran |
John Donegal | Gramps |
Gilly Flower | Auntie Winnie |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Thomas Clyde | Producer |
Hal Haysom | Producer |
Michael Stainer-Hitchens | Producer |