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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.
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Up the Down Staircase
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high school
new york city
based on novel or book
suicide attempt
teacher
teacher student relationship
high school teacher
schoolteacher
english teacher
bad students
student threatens teacher
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Questions about Up the Down Staircase
How long is Up the Down Staircase?
Up the Down Staircase has a runtime of 2h 4m (2 hours and 4 minutes).
Who directed Up the Down Staircase?
Up the Down Staircase was directed by Robert Mulligan and released in 1967.
What genre is Up the Down Staircase?
Up the Down Staircase is a Drama film (1967).
Who stars in Up the Down Staircase?
The cast of Up the Down Staircase includes Sandy Dennis, Patrick Bedford, Eileen Heckart, Ruth White, Jean Stapleton.
What is the TMDB rating for Up the Down Staircase?
Up the Down Staircase has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 26 votes.
