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1968-12-19 · 112 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

In an English boys' boarding school, social hierarchy reigns supreme and power remains in the hands of distanced and ineffectual teachers and callously vicious prefects in the Upper Sixth. Three Lower Sixth students, Wallace, Johnny and leader Mick Travis decide on a shocking course of action to redress the balance of privilege once and for all.

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Directors
Lindsay Anderson
Production companies
Memorial Enterprises
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500,000
Revenue
USD 4,600,000

Top Cast

Malcolm McDowellMalcolm McDowellMick Travis
David WoodDavid WoodJohnny Knightly
Richard WarwickRichard WarwickWallace
Christine NoonanChristine NoonanThe Girl
Rupert WebsterBobby Phillips
Robert SwannRobert SwannRowntree
Hugh ThomasDenson
Michael CadmanFortinbras
Peter SprouleBarnes
Peter JeffreyPeter JeffreyHeadmaster
Anthony NichollsAnthony NichollsGeneral Denson
Arthur LoweArthur LoweMr. Kemp
Mona WashbourneMona WashbourneMatron
Mary MacLeodMary MacLeodMrs. Kemp
Geoffrey ChaterGeoffrey ChaterChaplain
Ben ArisJohn Thomas
Graham CrowdenGraham CrowdenHistory Master
Charles Lloyd PackCharles Lloyd PackClassics Master
Guy RossStephens
Robin AskwithRobin AskwithKeating

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