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The Children's Story

198230mJames Clavell
IMDb 8.2

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A just-established totalitarian government places a new teacher in a classroom of young children while the old teacher is sent away. The new teacher challenges the students' view of their world. Young Johnny asks questions, but the teacher manages to twist the truth into reasonable answers. It doesn't take long for the children to see things the new teacher's way.

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What is The Children's Story (1982) about?

A just-established totalitarian government places a new teacher in a classroom of young children while the old teacher is sent away. The new teacher challenges the students' view of their world. Young Johnny asks questions, but the teacher manages to twist the truth into reasonable answers. It doesn't take long for the children to see things the new teacher's way.

Who stars in The Children's Story?

The Children's Story stars Mildred Dunnock (The Old Teacher), Michaela Clavell (The New Teacher (as Michaela Ross)). The film was directed by James Clavell.

How long is The Children's Story?

The Children's Story has a runtime of 30 min and premiered in 1982.

Is The Children's Story worth watching?

The Children's Story holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10.

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