The Knowledge is a UK VHS release by Thames Video Collection on 3rd November 1986, and then it got re-released by Thames Video on 5th October 1992, and then it got re-released by Thames Video on 10th June 1996.
Description[]
Original 1986 release[]
The Knowledge? It's a test-a mind boggling examination nightmare that can take years to complete. Without it, you'll never be a taxi-driver in London. Getting it could drive you insane Just look at Mr. Burgess, the examiner: he's totally insane. Or just ask the four would-be cabbies-they'll tell you what the hell-on-wheels really means. . . For a hilarious, touching and authentic slice of London life, get the Knowledge.
1996 Re-release[]
The knowledge is a hysterically funny look at the life of four would-be London Cabbies. Each have to pass the Knowledge to get their green badge. However, passing the test is not as easy as it seems.
Nigel Hawthorne plays the totally insane examiner, who obviously has been doing the job for far too long!
Michael Elphick stars as one of the would-be London cab drivers, but has he got the dedication needed to pass this mind boggling examination that can take years to complete?
For a hilarious, touching and authentic slice of London life, get The Knowledge.
Cast[]
- Nigel Hawthorne as Mr. Burgess
- Mick Ford as Chris Matthews
- Kim Taylforth as Janet
- Jonathan Lynn as Ted Margolies
- David Ryall as Titanic
- Michael Elphick as Gordon Weller
- Maureen Lipman as Brenda Weller
- Lesley Joseph as Val
- Gary Holton as Eddie Hairstyle
- June Watson as Lilian
- Philippa Howell as Miss Stavely
Credits[]
Opening (Original 1986 release) (with no trailer)[]
- Warning screen (1986-1990)
- Thames Video Collection logo (1986-1990)
- Start of The Knowledge (1979)
Closing (Original 1986 release) (with no trailer)[]
- End of The Knowledge (1979)
- Closing Credits Film
- Thames Video Collection logo (1986-1990)
Opening (1992 Re-release) (with no trailer)[]
- Warning screen (1991-1998) (Slow)
- Thames Video logo (1991-1998)
- Start of The Knowledge (1979)
Closing (1992 Re-release) (with no trailer)[]
- End of The Knowledge (1979)
- Closing Credits Film
- Thames Video logo (1991-1998)
Opening (1996 Re-Release)[]
- Thames Video Warning Screen (1991-1998) (Normal)
- Thames Video logo (1991-1998)
- Start of The Knowledge (1979)
Closing (1996 Re-Release)[]
- End of The Knowledge (1979)
- Closing Credits Film
- Thames Video logo (1991-1998)
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