Up the Down Staircase
"Simple words that start a war: "Good morning. My name is Miss Barrett. I am your Home Room teacher...""
Originally released in 1967. Up the Down Staircase is a drama film. directed by Robert Mulligan. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sandy Dennis, Patrick Bedford, and Eileen Heckart
Synopsis
Sylvia, a novice schoolteacher, is hired to teach English in a high school, but she’s met with an apathetic faculty, a delinquent student body and an administration that drowns its staff in paperwork. The following days go from bad to worse as Sylvia struggles to reach her most troubled students.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sandy Dennis
as Sylvia Barrett
Patrick Bedford
as Paul Barringer
Eileen Heckart
as Henrietta Pastorfield
Ruth White
as Beatrice Schacter
Jean Stapleton
as Sadie Finch
Sorrell Booke
as Dr. Bester
Roy Poole
as Mr. McHabe
Florence Stanley
as Ellen Friedenberg
Ellen O'Mara
as Alice Blake
Jeff Howard
as Joe Ferone
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Park Place Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Up the Down Staircase about?
Sylvia, a novice schoolteacher, is hired to teach English in a high school, but she’s met with an apathetic faculty, a delinquent student body and an administration that drowns its staff in paper...
Who directed Up the Down Staircase?
Up the Down Staircase was directed by Robert Mulligan.
How long is Up the Down Staircase?
Up the Down Staircase has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Up the Down Staircase released?
Up the Down Staircase was released on June 28, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Up the Down Staircase?
The main cast of Up the Down Staircase includes Sandy Dennis, Patrick Bedford, Eileen Heckart, Ruth White, Jean Stapleton.