Why Shoot the Teacher?
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1977 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Silvio Narizzano |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.7/10 (5 votes) |
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Why Shoot the Teacher? has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1977. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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