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Please Sir! (1971) | Slate

Please Sir!

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Rated 5.7 on TMDB

Please Sir!

The Fenn Street Gang On The BIG SCREEN!

Mr. Hedges, the somewhat naive and idealistc teacher of the rebellious Class 5C, lobbies to have them allowed on the school camping trip despite much precedent to the contrary. Once on the camping trip Mr. Hedges pursues the local barmaid and the class indulge in their usual activities. A small feud with some stereotypical upper class children in red blazers is resolved with a false rape allegation. A case of some stolen money is resolved through Mr. Hedges trusting the class. At the final dance Mr. Hedges is ensnared in the romantic clutches of Miss Cutforth, contrary to his wishes.

Released: 1971
Runtime: 1h 40m
Genres: Comedy
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

Direction and writing

Mark StuartDirector

John EsmondeWriter

Cast

John AldertonBernard Hedges
Deryck GuylerNorman Potter
Peter CleallEric Duffy

Bob LarbeyWriter

Where to watch

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Joan SandersonDoris Ewell

Carol HawkinsSharon Eversleigh

Liz GebhardtMaureen Bullock

Peter DenyerDennis Dunstable

David BarryFrankie Abbot

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