The Best Years
Synopsis
Follows the story of Joseph Howe, an English teacher at Channing University. His new job is complicated by an intelligent but unyielding student.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Crosland, Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence B. Marcus, Lionel Trilling
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- The Best Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Avasta Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Lawrence B. Marcus, Lionel Trilling
John Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Director
Lawrence B. Marcus
Writer
Lionel Trilling
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best Years
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What is The Best Years about?
Follows the story of Joseph Howe, an English teacher at Channing University. His new job is complicated by an intelligent but unyielding student.
Who directed The Best Years?
The Best Years was directed by Alan Crosland, Jr..
Who stars in The Best Years?
The principal cast of The Best Years includes Henry Jones, Jason Evers, Burt Brinckerhoff, Paul Carr, Alice Frost.
When was The Best Years released and how long is it?
The Best Years was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Best Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Best Years was composed by John Williams.