Work Is a Four-Letter Word (also known as Work Is a 4-Letter Word) is a 1968 British satirical comedy film directed by Peter Hall, adapted from Henry Livings' play "Eh?" and starring David Warner and Cilla Black. It was not well-received by critics and is notable for being Black's only starring role in film.
Everyone is employed by the ultra-modern, fully-automated DICE Corporation but Valentine Brose (Warner) would rather stay at home to tend hi...
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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 directed by Peter Hall, adapted from Henry Livings' play "Eh?" and starring David Warner and Cilla Black. It was not well-received by critics and is notable for being Black's only starring role in film.
Everyone is employed by the ultra-modern, fully-automated DICE Corporation but Valentine Brose (Warner) would rather stay at home to tend his psychedelic mushrooms than work. However, his bedroom is too small for this purpose and he is under pressure from his fiancee Betty Dorrick (Black) to settle down. Accordingly, Brose seeks a job in DICE's boiler-room, which would give him a suitable environment in which to grow his mushrooms.
The plot describes his attempts to get the job, and the conflicts with DICE middle-management, including the personnel manager, Mrs Murray (Spriggs, in her first film role). Having obtained it however, Brose is more interested in tending his mushrooms...
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