Spare the Rod

1961·Movie

·1h 33min·

Philo

Fandor

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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 handle the grave problems that lie ahead?

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Actors

Max Bygraves

John Saunders

Geoffrey Keen

Arthur Gregory

Donald Pleasence

Mr. Jenkins

Betty McDowall

Ann Collins

Peter Reynolds

Alec Murray

Jean Anderson

Mrs. Pond

Eleanor Summerfield

Mrs. Harkness

Mary Merrall

Miss Fogg

Richard O'Sullivan

Fred Harkness

Jeremy Bulloch

Angell

Michael Craze

Thatcher

Bryan Pringle

Drunken Father

Aubrey Woods

Mr. Bickerstaff

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Questions about Spare the Rod

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Where can I stream Spare the Rod legally?

Spare the Rod is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spare the Rod worth watching?

63

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Spare the Rod?

1 h 33 min

Spare the Rod runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Spare the Rod based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Spare the Rod in?

English

It was made in English.

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