Why Shoot the Teacher?
"Everything is funny, as long as it's happening to someone else!"
It's the winter of 1935 and Max Brown is newly arrived in Willowgreen, Saskatchewan - a rural Canadian prairie town - on his first teaching job in a one room schoolhouse. He quickly realizes that this is not a dream situation: the winter is harsher than he's ever experienced, he's living in the basement of the school, the older of his students treat him poorly and his wages are paltry if and when he ever does get paid.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Why Shoot the Teacher?
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Release Date: 1977-06-23
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Rating: 5.7/10 (5 votes)
- Budget: $81
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Lancer Productions Limited, Fraser Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.601
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Bud Cort
as Max Brown
Samantha Eggar
as Alice Field
Chris Wiggins
as Lyle Bishop
Gary Reineke
as Harris Montgomery
John Friesen
as Dave McDougall
Michael J. Reynolds
as Burt Fields
Kenneth Griffith
as Inspector Woods
Scott Swan
as Dan Trowbridge
Merrilyn Gann
as Sheila Barnes
Norma West
as Mrs. Bishop
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why Shoot the Teacher??▼
Why Shoot the Teacher? is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1977-06-23.
Who are the main actors in Why Shoot the Teacher??▼
The main cast includes Bud Cort, Samantha Eggar, Chris Wiggins, Gary Reineke, John Friesen, .
Where can I watch Why Shoot the Teacher? online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Why Shoot the Teacher? is available.
Is Why Shoot the Teacher? based on a true story?▼
"Everything is funny, as long as it's happening to someone else!"
What is the IMDb rating of Why Shoot the Teacher??▼
Why Shoot the Teacher? has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 5 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Why Shoot the Teacher??▼
The movie had a production budget of $81 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Why Shoot the Teacher??▼
The soundtrack was composed by Lancer Productions Limited, Fraser Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Why Shoot the Teacher? filmed?▼
Why Shoot the Teacher? was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Why Shoot the Teacher??▼
The total runtime of Why Shoot the Teacher? is 100 minutes.
Is Why Shoot the Teacher? suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Why Shoot the Teacher??▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Why Shoot the Teacher?.
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