School Is the Foundation of Life
Originally released in 1938. School Is the Foundation of Life is a comedy film. directed by Martin Frič.
Starring Theodor Pištěk, František Smolík, and František Kreuzmann
Synopsis
Seventh form pupils at a grammar school in Přívlaky are preparing for a secondary school sports competition. Class creep Krhounek gives the class teacher Lejsal a copy of the seventh form’s magazine Roar. Most of the teachers insist on severe punishing the culprit. The author does not own up and consequently the whole class is punished by being banned from taking part in the schools competition. The most gifted pupil, Benetka, rather sharply criticises the school in a homework essay on a subject of his choice. The strict Czech language teacher is convinced Benetka is the author of the school magazine. Benetka denies the charge but his expulsion from school is proposed anyway on account the views he expounded in his essay. Eventually, Boukal, the author of the school magazine comes forward and admits to writing it. The pupils are allowed to take part in the contest and thanks to Benetka they win. In the meantime however the teachers vote to expell him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (10 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Theodor Pištěk
as ředitel gymnázia
František Smolík
as profesor přírodopisu Gábrlík
František Kreuzmann
as profesor latiny Lejsal, třídní septimy
Jaroslav Marvan
as profesor češtiny Kolísko
Ladislav Boháč
as profesor francouzštiny Bartoš
Václav Trégl
as profesor matematiky Ludvík Koďousek
Karel Postranecký
as profesor dějepisu Mykiska
Čeněk Šlégl
as profesor tělocviku Lusk
Marie Burešová
as suplující profesorka Božena Lachoutová
Lola Skrbková
as profesorka přírodopisu Suchánková
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Ufa-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Is the Foundation of Life about?
Seventh form pupils at a grammar school in Přívlaky are preparing for a secondary school sports competition. Class creep Krhounek gives the class teacher Lejsal a copy of the seventh form’s mag...
Who directed School Is the Foundation of Life?
School Is the Foundation of Life was directed by Martin Frič.
How long is School Is the Foundation of Life?
School Is the Foundation of Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was School Is the Foundation of Life released?
School Is the Foundation of Life was released on November 11, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in School Is the Foundation of Life?
The main cast of School Is the Foundation of Life includes Theodor Pištěk, František Smolík, František Kreuzmann, Jaroslav Marvan, Ladislav Boháč.