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Spare the Rod
🎬 Movie

Spare the Rod

1961 · 93 min Drama
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Spare the Rod is an acquired taste at 5.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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 1961. 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.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Max Bygraves

Max Bygraves

John Saunders

Geoffrey Keen

Geoffrey Keen

Arthur Gregory

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Mr. Jenkins

Betty McDowall

Betty McDowall

Ann Collins

Peter Reynolds

Peter Reynolds

Alec Murray

Jean Anderson

Jean Anderson

Mrs. Pond

Eleanor Summerfield

Eleanor Summerfield

Mrs. Harkness

Mary Merrall

Mary Merrall

Miss Fogg

Richard O'Sullivan

Richard O'Sullivan

Fred Harkness

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Claire Marshall

Margaret

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