Ahead of the Class
Originally released in 2005. Ahead of the Class is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Adrian Shergold.
Starring Julie Walters, Reece Dinsdale, and Tony Slattery
Synopsis
Drama based on real-life events. Marie Stubbs, a diminutive Glaswegian headmistress who is coming up to retirement age, takes on one last challenge: to improve the fortunes of St George's School in north west London which was facing closure after the notorious murder of its previous headmaster, Philip Lawrence, in 1995 as he was breaking up a fight between his pupils and those from a rival school.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Julie Walters
as Marie Stubbs
Reece Dinsdale
as Sean Devlin
Tony Slattery
as Stuart Stiles
Michelle Fairley
as Sonia Venning
Inday Ba
as Trudy Gower
Anton Lesser
as Graham Ranger
Danny Nussbaum
as Thomas Moreira
Hannah Yelland
as Tracey O'Leary
Adrian Rawlins
as Tony Mackersie
Katherine Parkinson
as Vicky Foley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ARG Televison
- Worldwide Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ahead of the Class about?
Drama based on real-life events. Marie Stubbs, a diminutive Glaswegian headmistress who is coming up to retirement age, takes on one last challenge: to improve the fortunes of St George's School in...
Who directed Ahead of the Class?
Ahead of the Class was directed by Adrian Shergold.
How long is Ahead of the Class?
Ahead of the Class has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Ahead of the Class released?
Ahead of the Class was released on August 5, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ahead of the Class?
The main cast of Ahead of the Class includes Julie Walters, Reece Dinsdale, Tony Slattery, Michelle Fairley, Inday Ba.