The Knowledge (1979)
Overview
Four men attempt "The Knowledge" examination to qualify as London taxi drivers.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.756 |
Directed By
Bob Brooks
TOP CAST
Mick Ford
Chris Matthews
Kim Taylforth
Janet
Nigel Hawthorne
Mr Burgess
Michael Elphick
Gordon Weller
David Ryall
Titanic Walters
Jonathan Lynn
Ted Margolies
Maureen Lipman
Brenda Weller
Lesley Joseph
Val
June Watson
Lillian
Philippa Howell
Mrs Staveley
Philippa Howell
Mrs Stavely
Gary Holton
Eddie Hairstyle
Natalie Ann King
Margaret Louise
Ivan Steward
Cliff
Tim Stern
Stan
James Duggan
O'Reilly
T-Bone Wilson
Constantine
Hugh Quarshie
Campion
Janine Duvitski
Receptionist
Chris Jenkinson
Applicant
Nadim Sawalha
Arab Man
Stacy Davies
Cafe Owner
Clive Wood
Ginger
Barbar Bhatti
Traffic Warden
Christine Ozanne
Traffic Warden
Derek Deadman
Man in Dole Queue
Leo Dolan
Driver in Car Wash
Lorain Bertorelli
Janet's Friend
Derek Benfield
Football Driver
Frank Jarvis
Cabbie
Nick Stringer
Cabbie
Mike Kemp
Cabbie
Royce Mills
Passenger
Tricia George
Lady in Kitchen
Mark Jones
Policeman
Chris Hallam
Policeman
Jacqui Cook
Housewife
Erin Steel
Housewife
Charlotte Alexandra
Housewife
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