The School Teacher(1981)
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The School Teacher Synopsis
After having lost his job for having saved a child accused of shop lifting, Frédéric Barbier decides to become a school teacher with some funny results.The great comedy actor Coluche is excellent as a simple school teacher.
The School Teacher (1981) is a comedy film directed by Claude Berri, released on October 28, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Coluche, Josiane Balasko, Jacques Debary and Roland Giraud. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 197 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Berri
- Writers:
- Claude Berri, Jules Celma
- Cinematographer:
- Colin Mounier
- Composer:
- Claude Engel
- Production:
- Renn Productions
- Status:
- Released
The School Teacher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Coluche
as Gérard Barbier
Josiane Balasko
as Jacqueline Lajoie, depressed teacher
Jacques Debary
as School Director
Roland Giraud
as Monsieur Meignant, unionized teacher
Charlotte de Turckheim
as Charlotte, Gérard's fiancée
André Chaumeau
as Educational Advisor
Jean Champion
as School Inspector
Georges Staquet
as Gérard's father
Claude Bertrand
as Charlotte's father
Anne-Marie Jabraud
as Charlotte's mother
Yvette Petit
as Germaine, restaurant owner and Sophie's mother
Christian Bouillette
as Clothing Store Manager
Key crew
Directed by Claude Berri, written by Claude Berri and Jules Celma.
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The School Teacher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 197 ratings.
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The School Teacher – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The School Teacher online?
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The School Teacher (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The School Teacher?
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The main cast of The School Teacher (1981) includes Coluche, Josiane Balasko, Jacques Debary, Roland Giraud and Charlotte de Turckheim. The film was directed by Claude Berri. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The School Teacher released?
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The School Teacher was released on October 28, 1981 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The School Teacher worth watching?
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The School Teacher (1981) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 197 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.