Up the Down Staircase(1967)
Simple words that start a war: "Good morning. My name is Miss Barrett. I am your Home Room teacher..."
Up the Down Staircase 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.
Up the Down Staircase (1967) is a drama film directed by Robert Mulligan, released on June 28, 1967 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Sandy Dennis, Patrick Bedford, Eileen Heckart and Ruth White. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Mulligan
- Writers:
- Tad Mosel, Bel Kaufman
- Producers:
- Alan J. Pakula
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Coffey
- Composer:
- Fred Karlin
- Production:
- Park Place Production
- Status:
- Released
Up the Down Staircase (1967) Trailer
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Up the Down Staircase Cast & Crew
Main 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
Ellen O'Mara
as Alice Blake
Jeff Howard
as Joe Ferone
- Vinnette Carroll
Vinnette Carroll
as The Mother
- Martha Greenhouse
Martha Greenhouse
as Mrs. Kagan
Key crew
Directed by Robert Mulligan, written by Tad Mosel and Bel Kaufman, produced by Alan J. Pakula.
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Up the Down Staircase Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 27 ratings.
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Up the Down Staircase – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Up the Down Staircase online?
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Up the Down Staircase (1967) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Up the Down Staircase?
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The main cast of Up the Down Staircase (1967) includes Sandy Dennis, Patrick Bedford, Eileen Heckart, Ruth White and Jean Stapleton. The film was directed by Robert Mulligan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Up the Down Staircase released?
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Up the Down Staircase was released on June 28, 1967 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Up the Down Staircase worth watching?
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Up the Down Staircase (1967) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Up the Down Staircase?
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