Hurra, die Schule brennt

Hurra, die Schule brennt

1969 · 98 min · ★ 5.4 · Comedy

A new teacher, Dr. Dr. Bach, is transferred from his quiet village elementary school to the Mommsen Gymnasium, bringing along his nephew Jan. Bach's lackadaisical methods raise the suspicions of the other teachers.

Directed by Werner Jacobs · Written by Franz Seitz Junior

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