Spare the Rod
1961, English. Directed by Leslie Norman.
It is London in the year 1960 and John Saunders enthusiastically begins his new teaching career at a tough slum-area school. His class are bored pupils in their last term before leaving. Will he handle the grave problems that lie ahead?
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Spare the Rod is streaming on Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Leslie NormanDirector
- Max BygravesJohn Saunders
- Geoffrey KeenArthur Gregory
- Donald PleasenceMr. Jenkins
- Betty McDowallAnn Collins
- Peter ReynoldsAlec Murray
- Jean AndersonMrs. Pond
- Eleanor SummerfieldMrs. Harkness
- Mary MerrallMiss Fogg
- Richard O'SullivanFred Harkness
- Claire MarshallMargaret
- Jeremy BullochAngell
- Michael CrazeThatcher
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- Released
- 23 May 1961
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What Spare the Rod is based on
Spare the Rod is adapted from a novel.
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Spare the Rod runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Spare the Rod is streaming on Philo in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Spare the Rod?
If you liked Spare the Rod, try To Sir, with Love, Steve, Cracks.
Who directed Spare the Rod?
Spare the Rod (1961) was directed by Leslie Norman and stars Max Bygraves, Geoffrey Keen, Donald Pleasence.
What is Spare the Rod based on?
Spare the Rod is adapted from a novel.