The Pure Hell of St Trinian's
“Those girls of St. Trinian's are fighting back with barely concealed weapons... but justice isn't blind...”
Synopsis
The fourth form monsters' latest trick is their best yet – they have burned down the school! As the girls stand trial, police breathe a sigh of relief, but miraculously the judge's infatuation with a student means the school is freed. For the authorities, it means a new reign of terror as the girls of St Trinian’s regroup with gleeful anticipation.
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Top Cast
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Cecil Parker
Professor Canford
George Cole
'Flash' Harry Cuthbert Edwards
Joyce Grenfell
Sergeant Ruby Gates
Eric Barker
Culpepper-Brown
Thorley Walters
Butters
Irene Handl
Miss Harker-Parker
Dennis Price
Gore Blackwood
Sidney James
Alphonse O'Reilly
Julie Alexander
Rosalie Dawn
Lloyd Lamble
Superintendent Samuel Kemp-Bird
Raymond Huntley
Judge Slender
Nicholas Phipps
Major Hargreaves
Lisa Lee
Miss Brenner
John Le Mesurier
Minister of Education
George Benson
Defence Counsel
Elwyn Brook-Jones
Emir
Basil Dignam
Army Officer
Cyril Chamberlain
Army Captain
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Launder
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Launder, Val Valentine, Sidney Gilliat, Ronald Searle
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- The Pure Hell of St Trinian's
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Vale Film Productions, Hallmark Productions, British Lion Film Corporation, Tudor Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Launder
Frank Launder, Val Valentine, Sidney Gilliat, Ronald Searle
Malcolm Arnold
Gerald Gibbs
Thelma Connell
Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Launder
Director
Frank Launder
Writer
Val Valentine
Writer
Sidney Gilliat
Writer
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Gerald Gibbs
Director of Photography
Thelma Connell
Editor
Sidney Gilliat
Producer
Frank Launder
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pure Hell of St Trinian's
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What is The Pure Hell of St Trinian's about?
The fourth form monsters' latest trick is their best yet – they have burned down the school! As the girls stand trial, police breathe a sigh of relief, but miraculously the judge's infatuation with a student means the school is freed. For the authorities, it means a new reign of terror as the girls of St Trinian’s regroup with gleeful anticipation.
Who directed The Pure Hell of St Trinian's?
The Pure Hell of St Trinian's was directed by Frank Launder.
Who stars in The Pure Hell of St Trinian's?
The principal cast of The Pure Hell of St Trinian's includes Cecil Parker, George Cole, Joyce Grenfell, Eric Barker, Thorley Walters.
When was The Pure Hell of St Trinian's released and how long is it?
The Pure Hell of St Trinian's was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pure Hell of St Trinian's?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pure Hell of St Trinian's was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
Is The Pure Hell of St Trinian's based on a book or true story?
The Pure Hell of St Trinian's is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ronald Searle", Novel: "Ronald Searle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pure Hell of St Trinian's?
The Pure Hell of St Trinian's holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).