Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)

He is a shy schoolmaster. She is a music hall star. They marry and immediately have 283 children...all boys!

Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969) poster

Academy Award-honoree Peter O'Toole stars in this musical classic about a prim English schoolmaster who learns to show his compassion through the help of an outgoing showgirl. O'Toole, who received his fourth Oscar-nomination for this performance, is joined by '60s pop star Petula Clark and fellow Oscar-nominee Michael Redgrave.

Director: Herbert Ross
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 155 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Williams
Cinematography: Oswald Morris
Editing: Ralph Kemplen
Production: APJAC Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $9M
Original Language: en

Themes

Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs

Keywords

based on novel or book, boarding school, world war ii, forbidden love, vacation, love, teacher student relationship, teaching, schoolteacher, teacher hero, music hall, boys' school, school life, metrocolor

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goodbye, Mr. Chips about?
Academy Award-honoree Peter O'Toole stars in this musical classic about a prim English schoolmaster who learns to show his compassion through the help of an outgoing showgirl. O'Toole, who received his fourth Oscar-nomination for this performance, is joined by '60s pop star Petula Clark and fellow Oscar-nominee Michael Redgrave.
Who directed Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips was directed by Herbert Ross.
Who stars in Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips stars Peter O'Toole, Petula Clark, Michael Redgrave, George Baker, Siân Phillips, Michael Bryant.
How long is Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips has a runtime of 2h 35m (155 minutes).
What genre is Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
What is the budget of Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips had a budget of $9M.
Where was Goodbye, Mr. Chips produced?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
The themes of Goodbye, Mr. Chips include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs.