Spare the Rod
Synopsis
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?
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Spare The Rod 1961 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-20
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Max Bygraves
John Saunders
Geoffrey Keen
Arthur Gregory
Donald Pleasence
Mr. Jenkins
Betty McDowall
Ann Collins
Peter Reynolds
Alec Murray
Jean Anderson
Mrs. Pond
Eleanor Summerfield
Mrs. Harkness
Mary Merrall
Miss Fogg
Richard O'Sullivan
Fred Harkness
Claire Marshall
Margaret
Jeremy Bulloch
Angell
Michael Craze
Thatcher
Bryan Pringle
Drunken Father
Aubrey Woods
Mr. Bickerstaff
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Norman
- Original Title
- Spare the Rod
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
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Leslie Norman
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Leslie Norman
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spare the Rod
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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?
The principal cast of Spare the Rod includes Max Bygraves, Geoffrey Keen, Donald Pleasence, Betty McDowall, Peter Reynolds.
When was Spare the Rod released and how long is it?
Spare the Rod was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.