Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff (1979): Cast & Plot
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff is a 1979 drama directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, starring Anne Heywood as Evelyn Wyckoff, Robert Vaughn and Donald Pleasence. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Marvin J. Chomsky
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bel Air/Gradison Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff About?
The premise of Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 1956 Kansas, a repressed white schoolteacher enters a fraught, abusive sexual relationship with a young black janitor, forcing her to confront the limits of her sexuality and the depth of her emotions. The film delves into the painful complexities of desire, power, and self‑acceptance.
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sexual attraction
- interracial rape
- seductive behavior
- sexual harassment
- sexual abuse
- sexual tension
- sex in school
- sex in a classroom
- caught having sex
- rape scene
- rape victim
- raped teacher
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- student rapes a teacher
- raped in a classroom
- pubic hair
- stripping
- seductive man
- school janitor
- teacher
- male star appears nude
- female teacher
- bare chested male
- sexual violence
- sexual abuser
- sexually abusive man
- nudity
- naked in classroom
- naked at school
- rear nudity
- rapist
- sex on the floor
- sex scene
- barefoot male
- man rips off a woman's clothes
- sexual humiliation
- sadistic man
- oral sex
- female rear nudity
- female star appears nude
- teenage boy
- rape
- year 1956
- undressing
- title same as book
- literature on screen
- american literature on screen
- 1970s literature on screen
- 20th century literature on screen
- name in title
- n word
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff Cast & Characters
Anne Heywood leads the cast as Evelyn Wyckoff, with Robert Vaughn as Dr. Neal and Donald Pleasence as Dr. Steiner. Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marvin J. Chomsky
- Anne Heywood as Evelyn Wyckoff
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Robert Vaughn as Dr. Neal -
Donald Pleasence as Dr. Steiner - Earl Holliman as Ed Eckles
Also Starring in Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
· 12 more- John Lafayette Rafe Collins
- Dana Elcar Havermeyer
- R.G. Armstrong Mr. Hemmings
- Dorothy Malone Mildred
- Doris Roberts Marie
- Carolyn Jones Beth
- Ronee Blakley Betsy
- Jocelyn Brando Mrs. Hemmings
- J. Patrick McNamara Chest Rollins
- Tony O'Dell Student
- Gary Prendergast Marlon
- Rip Clark Henry
More from Marvin J. Chomsky
More films directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, best-rated first: Tank, Catherine the Great, I’ll Be Home for Christmas and The Deliberate Stranger.
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff Plot Summary
What happens in Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1954, in the fictional Kansas town of Freedom, Evelyn Wyckoff is a lonely and deeply troubled 35-year-old high-school Latin teacher who has lost satisfaction in her work, despite being well-liked by both students and colleagues. She is physically attractive yet still a virgin, and she sits on the cusp of premature menopause, a combination that leaves her feeling adrift. Her physician, Dr. Neal, believes that a romantic relationship could help lift her spirits and points her toward Dr. Steiner, a psychologist practicing in Wichita. Through the conversations with [Dr. Steiner], Evelyn begins to acknowledge a real hunger for love and connection, a spark she has long denied.
Full summary
The whole story of Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff, scene by scene
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Evelyn Wyckoff's profession?
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “The Shaming” and “Amar Foi o Meu Pecado”.
- Also known as
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- The Shaming
- Amar Foi o Meu Pecado
- Buena suerte
- 祝你好运，威科夫女士
- Relazioni disperate
- 굿 럭
- 미스 와이코프
- Удачи
- Мисс Викофф!
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Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff?
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff released?
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff was released on April 13, 1979.
Who directed Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff?
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
More films by Marvin J. Chomsky Who is in the cast of Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff?
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff stars Anne Heywood as Evelyn Wyckoff, Robert Vaughn as Dr. Neal and Donald Pleasence as Dr. Steiner, among 16 credited actors.
Does Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff have a post-credit scene?
No. Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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