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Goodbye, Mr. Chips

  • 1969
  • G
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Peter O'Toole and Petula Clark in Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)
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Classic MusicalDramaMusicalRomance

This musical version of James Hilton's novel concerns shy, withdrawn English schoolteacher Arthur Chipping, who falls for flashy showgirl Katherine Bridges while teaching at Brookfield Boys'... Read allThis musical version of James Hilton's novel concerns shy, withdrawn English schoolteacher Arthur Chipping, who falls for flashy showgirl Katherine Bridges while teaching at Brookfield Boys' School outside London in the 1920's.This musical version of James Hilton's novel concerns shy, withdrawn English schoolteacher Arthur Chipping, who falls for flashy showgirl Katherine Bridges while teaching at Brookfield Boys' School outside London in the 1920's.

  • Director
    • Herbert Ross
  • Writers
    • James Hilton
    • Terence Rattigan
  • Stars
    • Peter O'Toole
    • Petula Clark
    • Michael Redgrave
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Herbert Ross
    • Writers
      • James Hilton
      • Terence Rattigan
    • Stars
      • Peter O'Toole
      • Petula Clark
      • Michael Redgrave
    • 57User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 6 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Peter O'Toole
    Peter O'Toole
    • Arthur Chipping
    Petula Clark
    Petula Clark
    • Katherine Bridges
    Michael Redgrave
    Michael Redgrave
    • The Headmaster
    George Baker
    George Baker
    • Lord Sutterwick
    Siân Phillips
    Siân Phillips
    • Ursula Mossbank
    Michael Bryant
    Michael Bryant
    • Max Staefel
    Jack Hedley
    Jack Hedley
    • William Baxter
    Alison Leggatt
    Alison Leggatt
    • Headmaster's Wife
    Jenny Runacre
    Jenny Runacre
    Clinton Greyn
    Clinton Greyn
    • Bill Calbury
    Barbara Couper
    • Mrs. Paunceforth
    Michael Culver
    Michael Culver
    • Johnny Longbridge
    Elspeth March
    Elspeth March
    • Mrs. Summersthwaite
    Clive Morton
    Clive Morton
    • General Paunceforth
    Ronnie Stevens
    Ronnie Stevens
    • Algie
    Mario Maranzana
    • Pompeii Guide
    John Gugolka
    • Sutterwick Jr.
    Michael Ridgeway
    • David
    • Director
      • Herbert Ross
    • Writers
      • James Hilton
      • Terence Rattigan
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    • Trivia
      Originally cast in the lead roles were Sir Rex Harrison and Samantha Eggar, who were replaced by Richard Burton and Lee Remick. When MGM opted to replace Remick with Petula Clark, based on her reviews and Golden Globe nomination for Finian's Rainbow (1968), Burton balked at playing opposite a "singer" rather than an "actress", so Peter O'Toole was cast instead.
    • Quotes

      Katie: [looking at a carving] What does that mean?

      Chips: Gnothe seauthon. Know yourself. The watchword of Apollo.

      Katie: The god of prophecy.

      Chips: Amongst other things...

      [Later at the close of the scene]

      Katie: [contemplating the temple she has visited] Know yourself. That's quite a watchword. Gnothe seauthon.

      Chips: You're most retentive.

      Katie: Give me a good line and I can remember it.

    • Alternate versions
      Following the initial roadshow bookings, the film was cut to 133 minutes, with many of its musical numbers deleted. This was possibly a questionable decision considering many of the songs were instrumental in explaining the characters' inner thoughts and emotions. This cut version was originally used for initial television network broadcasts but the full roadshow version (complete with overture and entr'acte music) is now shown on TCM.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Overture
      Music by Leslie Bricusse
      Performed by Orchestra, Conducted by John Williams

    User reviews57

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    8/10
    Very moving
    Great, very moving story. Not perfect - the musical interludes were unnecessary (then again, I generally dislike musicals). Struggles to get going, but once it does it is fantastic. Final quarter is incredibly emotional.

    Great performances by Peter O'Toole and Petula Clark.
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    • Sep 23, 2020
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    • Release date
      • November 25, 1969 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Goodbye Mr. Chips
    • Filming locations
      • Paestum, Capaccio, Salerno, Campania, Italy
    • Production companies
      • APJAC Productions
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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