Laurence Olivier as always shines and this 1962 film is no exception. As the quiet, unassuming English teacher at a school in a low income section of England, Olivier's career has been stymied as he was a conscientious objector during World War 11.
Meeting difficult students and seeing their problems from dysfunctional families, Olivier shows kindness and that kindness eventually leads to plenty of trouble.
Simone Signoret does a wonderful job in portraying his embittered wife who feels that her husband lacks ambition and has settled down to an unfulfilled life.
Sarah Miles is excellent as the student he devotes much attention to with her mistaking his kindness for love and eventual great problems resulting.
A story of a man having to show his manhood. A story of environment playing a role in how people act. This is a great, underestimated film of major proportions.
Meeting difficult students and seeing their problems from dysfunctional families, Olivier shows kindness and that kindness eventually leads to plenty of trouble.
Simone Signoret does a wonderful job in portraying his embittered wife who feels that her husband lacks ambition and has settled down to an unfulfilled life.
Sarah Miles is excellent as the student he devotes much attention to with her mistaking his kindness for love and eventual great problems resulting.
A story of a man having to show his manhood. A story of environment playing a role in how people act. This is a great, underestimated film of major proportions.