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Summerhill (2008)

Overview

Summerhill, whose headmistress is Zoe Redhead, is a seventy year old progressive school, run on cooperative lines with pupils having an equal say in its constitution. However officious OFSTED inspector Wharton regards it as a waste of money and a means of teaching children disrespect - though his assistant Myrtle is charmed by its ambience. In a court hearing to decide the school's future barrister Geoffrey Robertson points to the many alumni from the school but also, thanks to a tip-off from a pupil, is able to reveal that Wharton had told Myrtle that the school was virtually due for closure and the inspection was purely a formality. Consequently Summerhill is saved, Myrtle gets to teach there and the children launch a pirate ship with the banner 'Freedom' to celebrate the victory. Two children whose future at the school looked uncertain are also given cause to celebrate.
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Jon East profile
Jon East

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Alison Hume profile
Alison Hume

Screenplay

Cast

Connor McIntyre profile
Connor McIntyre

Len

Olly Alexander profile
Olly Alexander

Ned

Ruth Gemmell profile
Ruth Gemmell

Rose

Annette Badland profile
Annette Badland

Myrtle

Jessie Cave profile
Jessie Cave

Stella

Lola Mae Loughran profile
Lola Mae Loughran

Ellen

Connor McIntyre profile
Connor McIntyre

Len

Olly Alexander profile
Olly Alexander

Ned

Ruth Gemmell profile
Ruth Gemmell

Rose

Annette Badland profile
Annette Badland

Myrtle

Jessie Cave profile
Jessie Cave

Stella

Lola Mae Loughran profile
Lola Mae Loughran

Ellen

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Release Date

January 21, 2008

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

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