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Spare the Rod

Spare the Rod

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?

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Spare the Rod
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1961-05-23
  • Runtime: 93 minutes
  • Rating: 6/10 (3 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.3961
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Max Bygraves

Max Bygraves

as John Saunders

Geoffrey Keen

Geoffrey Keen

as Arthur Gregory

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

as Mr. Jenkins

Betty McDowall

Betty McDowall

as Ann Collins

Peter Reynolds

Peter Reynolds

as Alec Murray

Jean Anderson

Jean Anderson

as Mrs. Pond

Eleanor Summerfield

Eleanor Summerfield

as Mrs. Harkness

Mary Merrall

Mary Merrall

as Miss Fogg

Richard O'Sullivan

Richard O'Sullivan

as Fred Harkness

Claire Marshall

Claire Marshall

as Margaret

Trailers & Clips

Spare The Rod 1961 Trailer

External Links

Keywords

london, englandbased on novel or bookschoolschool teacherbritish school system

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spare the Rod?

Spare the Rod is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1961-05-23.

Who are the main actors in Spare the Rod?

The main cast includes Max Bygraves, Geoffrey Keen, Donald Pleasence, Betty McDowall, Peter Reynolds, .

Where can I watch Spare the Rod online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Spare the Rod is available.

Is Spare the Rod based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Spare the Rod?

Spare the Rod has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 3 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Spare the Rod?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Spare the Rod?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Spare the Rod filmed?

Spare the Rod was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Spare the Rod?

The total runtime of Spare the Rod is 93 minutes.

Is Spare the Rod suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Spare the Rod?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Spare the Rod.

Does Spare the Rod have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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