Headmaster
Synopsis
Frank Windsor plays the titular head of a school with an increasingly tenuous grip on his position. Intriguingly, given that that it was made 40 years ago, Headnaster shows how little has changed in teaching, given its focus on the conflict between old and modern teaching methods, as well as the eternal jockeying for position amongst teaching staff.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Page
- Screenplay & Story
- John Challen
- Original Title
- Headmaster
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Page
John Challen
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Anthony Page
Director
John Challen
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What is Headmaster about?
Frank Windsor plays the titular head of a school with an increasingly tenuous grip on his position. Intriguingly, given that that it was made 40 years ago, Headnaster shows how little has changed in teaching, given its focus on the conflict between old and modern teaching methods, as well as the eternal jockeying for position amongst teaching staff.
Who directed Headmaster?
Headmaster was directed by Anthony Page.
Who stars in Headmaster?
The principal cast of Headmaster includes Frank Windsor, Michael Byrne, Gerald Sim, Colin Douglas, Patricia Lawrence.
When was Headmaster released and how long is it?
Headmaster was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.