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Why Shoot the Teacher? was released on June 23, 1977.
Why Shoot the Teacher? was directed by Silvio Narizzano.
Why Shoot the Teacher? has a runtime of 1h 40m.
Why Shoot the Teacher? was produced by Lawrence Hertzog.
In the 1930s, college graduate Max Brown teaches at a one-room prairie schoolhouse. Though initially distant and facing rebellious students, he falls for married farmer's wife Alice Field while forming lasting bonds with his class.
The key characters in Why Shoot the Teacher? are Max Brown (Bud Cort), Alice Field (Samantha Eggar), Lyle Bishop (Chris Wiggins).
Why Shoot the Teacher? is rated PG.
Why Shoot the Teacher? is a Drama, Comedy film.
Why Shoot the Teacher? has an audience rating of 8.2 out of 10.
Why Shoot the Teacher? had a budget of $81.