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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1960
- Release date
- Dec 22, 1960
- Genres
- Comedy
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Pure Hell of St Trinian's" (1960).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Pure Hell of St Trinian's
Year: 1960
Genre: British comedy
Director: Frank Launder
Writers: Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat, and Val Valentine
Cast: Cecil Parker, George Cole, Joyce Grenfell, Eric Barker, Thorley Walters
Setting: Fictional St Trinian's School
Series position: Third in a series of four films
Runtime: 1h 34m
Release date: 12/22/1960 (GB)
Plot points:
The fourth form monsters burn down the school.
A compassionate professor takes over the school after the fire, but he has plans that may not be what they seem.
The girls stand trial.
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Should you watch it?
“The mischievous girls of St. Trinian's face trial after burning down their school in this comedy.”
- Features the return of the notorious St. Trinian's students
- Includes a plot centered on a chaotic courtroom trial
- Captures the signature rebellious spirit of the franchise
- The humor is rooted in the specific comedic style of 1960s British farce
Watch it if you enjoy classic British comedies featuring unruly students and institutional satire.
This is a lighthearted comedy with a brisk pace and slapstick tone suitable for general audiences.
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Is The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's worth watching?
It is a relevant entry for fans of the St. Trinian's series and classic British comedy.
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The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes.
Is this part of a series?
Yes, this film is the fourth installment in the St. Trinian's franchise.
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