Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Goodbye, Mr. Chips is a 1969 drama musical directed by Herbert Ross, starring Peter O'Toole, Petula Clark and George Baker. It is based on Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton. It runs 2 hours 35 minutes. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 35m (155 min)
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Based on
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips About?
The premise of Goodbye, Mr. Chips without spoilers, adapted from Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A devoted teacher reflects on a long and fulfilling career at a traditional British boys' school. Through a nostalgic look back, he remembers the impact he had on his students and cherishes the memory of his beloved wife. The film explores themes of duty, loss, and the enduring power of human connection within the familiar and comforting setting of the school.
Goodbye, Mr. Chips Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teacher student relationship
- boys' school
- teacher hero
- boarding school
- remake
- based on book
- based on novel
- 1920s
- love
- 1940s
- 1930s
- widower
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- vacation
- school life
- marriage
- death of wife
- world war two
- pompeii
- musical performance
- latin
- bombing
- schoolboy crush
- headmaster
- british youth
- preparatory school
- dedicated teacher
- character name in title
- period in title
- comma in title
- man wears eyeglasses
- husband wife relationship
- english public school
- parthenon
- reference to herculaneum
- montage
- reference to homer
- reference to augustus johns
- reference to tallulah bankhead
- reference to taj mahal
- reference to the brothers karamazov the novel
- reference to webster'a dictionary
- reference to neville chamberlain
- reference to john d. rockefeller
- reference to rothschild family
- greece
- begins with an overture
- scene during opening credits
- classic musical
- school days
- school
Goodbye, Mr. Chips Cast
Peter O'Toole leads the cast, with Petula Clark and George Baker. Directed by Herbert Ross; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Herbert Ross
Also Starring in Goodbye, Mr. Chips
· 6 moreGoodbye, Mr. Chips Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Goodbye, Mr. Chips 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips Plot Summary
What happens in Goodbye, Mr. Chips from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Arthur Chipping Peter O’Toole is the longtime Latin and Greek teacher at Brookfield School, a traditional public school just outside London. Known to his pupils as “Ditchy” for his stern, old-fashioned manner, he moves through the school year with quiet integrity, balancing duty and a longing for something gentler in life. The opening pages sketch a man who is respected, even loved, but whose routines barely disguise a certain loneliness beneath the chalk and disciplined routine.
Full summary
The whole story of Goodbye, Mr. Chips, scene by scene
Goodbye, Mr. Chips Awards & Nominations
Goodbye, Mr. Chips won 1 award from 5 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1970, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win5 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1970 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – Peter O'Toole
- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Siân Phillips
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Oscars 1970 2 nominations- Nominated Actor – Peter O'Toole
- Nominated Music (Score of a Musical Picture—original or adaptation)
Goodbye, Mr. Chips Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Goodbye, Mr. Chips.
Cars in Goodbye, Mr. Chips
5 cars on screen, including the 1925 Alvis 12/50 and the Bentley unknown.
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1925 Alvis 12/50 Important role -
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Willys MB 'Jeep' Minor role
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Goodbye, Mr. Chips, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).
When was Goodbye, Mr. Chips released?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips was released on November 5, 1969.
Who directed Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips was directed by Herbert Ross.
More films by Herbert Ross Who is in the cast of Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips stars Peter O'Toole, Petula Clark and George Baker, among 10 credited actors.
How is Goodbye, Mr. Chips rated?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 61 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips based on a book?
Yes. Goodbye, Mr. Chips is adapted from Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton.
What awards did Goodbye, Mr. Chips win?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1970.
Does Goodbye, Mr. Chips have a post-credit scene?
No. Goodbye, Mr. Chips has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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