It's Great to be Young!
IT’S GREAT TO A YOUNG stars John Mills as Dingle an easygoing high school teacher. When autocratic new headmaster Frome (Cecil Parker) begins imposing all sorts of repressive rules, Dingle does his best to stand up for his students, only to be dismissed for his troubles. The kids conspire to not only reinstate their favourite teacher, but to circumvent Frome's refusal to purchase new instruments for an upcoming music festival.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1956 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Music, Comedy |
| Director | Cyril Frankel |
| Runtime | 94 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (5 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
It's Great to be Young! has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. 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 1956. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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🎭 Cast
John Mills
Dingle
Cecil Parker
Frome, Headmaster
John Salew
Routledge, a Senior Master
Elizabeth Kentish
Mrs Castle, a School Mistress
Mona Washbourne
Miss Merrow, a School Mistress
Mary Merrall
Miss Wyvern, a School Mistress
Derek Blomfield
Paterson, Sports Master
Jeremy Spenser
Nicky, The Angel Hill Kids
Dorothy Bromiley
Paulette, The Angel Hill Kids
Brian Smith
Ginger, The Angel Hill Kids
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