Up the Down Staircase (1967) was a film based up an interesting novel that came out during the mid-sixties. The novel was somewhat scatter shot but the film was more linear in structure. Even though the film doesn't follow it directly, it still manages to keep it's quirky and helter skelter tone and atmosphere. Sandy Dennis stars as a young teacher who's hired to teach in an inner city school. Not all that prepared for life in that environment, she manages to keep her head up and wear that ever so cute smile upon her face. Will this young and idealistic teacher keep to her dedicated style of children first? How does she deal with the culture shock? What does the title mean? Watch this flick and find out!
Recommended for fans of high school movies
Recommended for fans of high school movies