Movie Description

Up the Down Staircase

(1967)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleUp the Down Staircase

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1967-06-28

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 04m

Production CompaniesPark Place Production

Genres

  • Drama