Why Shoot the Teacher? (1977)

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Bud Cort, Samantha Eggar, Chris Wiggins, Gary Reineke, John Friesen ... see more

Based on the novel by Max Braithwaite, this film follows the trials of young schoolteacher Max Brown (Bud Cort) as he travels to Saskatchewan to serve as a teacher in a one-room, small-town schoolhous... read more

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PG, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Silvio Narizzano

Release Date: June 23, 1977

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