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1962
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2h 10m
7.1IMDb

Drama

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What it's about

Graham Weir is an alcoholic schoolteacher whose criminal record for refusing to fight during World War II has prevented him from progressing further in his teaching career. He is looked upon with disdain by his headmaster, his pupils, and even his wife. The one person who appreciates his shyness and warmth is one of his pupils, Shirley Taylor. After Weir offers to give her free private tuition, the pupil slowly falls in love with her teacher. She treats this as an obsession that can never be fulfilled, but in her frustration and naivete, she reveals her true feelings for Weir and offers to sleep with him. Weir gently refuses and intends to forget about the incident, but then Taylor accuses him of indecent assault.

Cast and crew

Director: Peter Glenville
Writer: James Barlow, Peter Glenville
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Simone Signoret, Roland Culver

Details

Release date: Aug 16, 1962
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Awards: Nominated for 2 BAFTA 1 win & 3 nominations total