Why Shoot the Teacher?
""Everything is funny, as long as it's happening to someone else!""
Originally released in 1977. Why Shoot the Teacher? is a drama/comedy film. directed by Silvio Narizzano.
Starring Bud Cort, Samantha Eggar, and Chris Wiggins
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 23, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Budget
$81
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bud Cort
as Max Brown
Samantha Eggar
as Alice Field
Chris Wiggins
as Lyle Bishop
Gary Reineke
as Harris Montgomery
John Friesen
as Dave McDougall
Michael J. Reynolds
as Burt Fields
Kenneth Griffith
as Inspector Woods
Scott Swan
as Dan Trowbridge
Merrilyn Gann
as Sheila Barnes
Norma West
as Mrs. Bishop
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $81
Production Companies
- Lancer Productions Limited
- Fraser Films
- Canadian Film Development Corporation
- Famous Players
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why Shoot the Teacher? about?
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 t...
Who directed Why Shoot the Teacher??
Why Shoot the Teacher? was directed by Silvio Narizzano.
How long is Why Shoot the Teacher??
Why Shoot the Teacher? has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Why Shoot the Teacher? released?
Why Shoot the Teacher? was released on June 23, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Why Shoot the Teacher??
The main cast of Why Shoot the Teacher? includes Bud Cort, Samantha Eggar, Chris Wiggins, Gary Reineke, John Friesen.