Why Shoot the Teacher?(1977)
"Everything is funny, as long as it's happening to someone else!"
Why Shoot the Teacher? 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.
Why Shoot the Teacher? (1977) is a drama and comedy film directed by Silvio Narizzano, released on June 23, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Bud Cort, Samantha Eggar, Chris Wiggins and Gary Reineke. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Silvio Narizzano
- Writers:
- James Defelice, Max Braithwaite
- Producers:
- Lawrence Hertzog
- Cinematographer:
- Marc Champion
- Production:
- Lancer Productions Limited, Fraser Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players
- Budget:
- $81
- Status:
- Released
Why Shoot the Teacher? Cast & Crew
Main 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
Scott Swan
as Dan Trowbridge
Merrilyn Gann
as Sheila Barnes
Norma West
as Mrs. Bishop
- Margery Hill
Margery Hill
as Mrs. Montgomery
- Joanne McNeal
Joanne McNeal
as Mrs. McDougall
Key crew
Directed by Silvio Narizzano, written by James Defelice and Max Braithwaite, produced by Lawrence Hertzog.
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Why Shoot the Teacher? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Why Shoot the Teacher? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Why Shoot the Teacher? online?
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Why Shoot the Teacher? (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Why Shoot the Teacher??
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The main cast of Why Shoot the Teacher? (1977) includes Bud Cort, Samantha Eggar, Chris Wiggins, Gary Reineke and John Friesen. The film was directed by Silvio Narizzano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why Shoot the Teacher? released?
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Why Shoot the Teacher? was released on June 23, 1977 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Why Shoot the Teacher? worth watching?
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Why Shoot the Teacher? (1977) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.