A new games master (Beau Bridges) goes back to his old boarding catholic school where he finds that bullying is rife while one of the head's (James Mason) does not have his priorities in order. Another master, (Robert Preston) has an unhealthy relationship with the boys.
Based off the play by Robert Marasco, Sidney Lumet's film is an at times over the top and expressive melodrama with some dangerous overtones. A little claustrophobic in places and overly talky, it is however well acted.
Based off the play by Robert Marasco, Sidney Lumet's film is an at times over the top and expressive melodrama with some dangerous overtones. A little claustrophobic in places and overly talky, it is however well acted.