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Spare the Rod (1961)

Movie ★ 6.2 93 min

Drama

It is London in the year 1960 and John Saunders enthusiastically begins his new teaching career at a tough slum-area school. His class are bored pupils in their last term before leaving. Will he handle the grave problems that lie ahead?

Leslie Norman Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 23, 1961
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt0055469
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Cast

Max Bygraves Max Bygraves John Saunders Geoffrey Keen Geoffrey Keen Arthur Gregory Donald Pleasence Donald Pleasence Mr. Jenkins Betty McDowall Betty McDowall Ann Collins Peter Reynolds Peter Reynolds Alec Murray Jean Anderson Jean Anderson Mrs. Pond Eleanor Summerfield Eleanor Summerfield Mrs. Harkness Mary Merrall Mary Merrall Miss Fogg Richard O'Sullivan Richard O'Sullivan Fred Harkness Claire Marshall Margaret Jeremy Bulloch Jeremy Bulloch Angell Michael Craze Michael Craze Thatcher Bryan Pringle Bryan Pringle Drunken Father Aubrey Woods Aubrey Woods Mr. Bickerstaff

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Frequently asked questions

What is Spare the Rod about?
It is London in the year 1960 and John Saunders enthusiastically begins his new teaching career at a tough slum-area school. His class are bored pupils in their last term before leaving. Will he handle the grave problems that lie ahead?
Who directed Spare the Rod?
Spare the Rod was directed by Leslie Norman.
Who stars in Spare the Rod?
Spare the Rod stars Max Bygraves, Geoffrey Keen, Donald Pleasence, Betty McDowall.
When was Spare the Rod released?
Spare the Rod is a 1961 drama film.
Where can I watch Spare the Rod?
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