Spare the Rod
Originally released in 1961. Spare the Rod is a drama film. directed by Leslie Norman.
Starring Max Bygraves, Geoffrey Keen, and Donald Pleasence
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Max Bygraves
as John Saunders
Geoffrey Keen
as Arthur Gregory
Donald Pleasence
as Mr. Jenkins
Betty McDowall
as Ann Collins
Peter Reynolds
as Alec Murray
Jean Anderson
as Mrs. Pond
Eleanor Summerfield
as Mrs. Harkness
Mary Merrall
as Miss Fogg
Richard O'Sullivan
as Fred Harkness
Claire Marshall
as Margaret
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ha...
Who directed Spare the Rod?
Spare the Rod was directed by Leslie Norman.
How long is Spare the Rod?
Spare the Rod has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Spare the Rod released?
Spare the Rod was released on May 23, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Spare the Rod?
The main cast of Spare the Rod includes Max Bygraves, Geoffrey Keen, Donald Pleasence, Betty McDowall, Peter Reynolds.