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Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)
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9 December 1969 (Sweden)
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He is a shy schoolmaster. She is a music hall star. They marry and immediately have 283 children...all boys! more
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A shy, withdrawn English schoolteacher falls for a flashy showgirl. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 5 wins
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2 nominations
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When O'toole Went From Riding A Camel To Riding A Rolls
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A Total Delight
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Cast
(Credited cast) | Peter O'Toole | ... | Arthur Chipping |
 | Petula Clark | ... | Katherine Bridges |
| Michael Redgrave | ... | The Headmaster |
| Alison Leggatt | ... | Headmaster's Wife |
| Siân Phillips | ... | Ursula Mossbank |
| Michael Bryant | ... | Max Staefel |
| George Baker | ... | Lord Sutterwick |
| Jenny Runacre | ||
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Michael Audreson | ||
| Leo Britt | ... | Elder Master |
| Barbara Couper | ... | Mrs. Paunceforth |
| Michael Culver | ... | Johnny Longbridge |
| Elspet Gray | ... | Lady Sutterwick |
| Clinton Greyn | ... | Bill Calbury |
| John Gugolka | ... | Sutterwick Jr. |
| Patricia Hayes | ... | Miss Honeybun |
| Jack Hedley | ... | William Baxter |
| Barbara Knox | ||
| Jeremy Lloyd | ... | Johnson |
| Mario Maranzana | ... | Pompeii Guide |
| Elspeth March | ... | Mrs. Summersthwaite |
| Craig Marriott | ... | New Boy |
| Jack May | ... | Price |
| Clive Morton | ... | General Paunceforth |
| Tom Owen | ... | Farley |
| Michael Ridgeway | ... | David |
| Sheila Steafel | ... | Tilly |
| Ronnie Stevens | ... | Algie |
| Royston Tickner | ... | Policeman |
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USA:155 min | 152 min (original version) | 148 min (video version)
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Color (Metrocolor)
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2.20 : 1 more
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70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) |
Mono (35 mm prints)
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UK:PG (video rating) |
UK:U (original rating) |
Australia:PG |
Argentina:Atp |
Chile:TE |
Finland:S |
Sweden:Btl |
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Originally cast in the lead roles were 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.
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Katie:
[looking at a carving] What does that mean?
Chips: Gnothe seauthon. Know yourself. The watchword of Apollo.
Katie: The god of prophecy?
Chips: Among 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.
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Chips: Gnothe seauthon. Know yourself. The watchword of Apollo.
Katie: The god of prophecy?
Chips: Among 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.
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Referenced in Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000) (V)
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Fill the World With Love (Reprise)
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When it opened in London during the Christmas season of 1969 this musical version of James Hilton's famous story was drubbed by the critics. The same reception greeted it when it opened in the US, prompting MGM to withdraw its "Roadshow" status and cut almost all of its songs. What a mistake!!!
Watched years later, when the trendy world of the 60's and 70's has turned in upon itself, this version of GOODBYE, MR.CHIPS is a total delight. First of all, as "Chipping", Peter O'Toole gives one of his greatest performances. To watch him turn from the hated, cold, emotionless Latin teacher at a boy's boarding school, to a man who finally can see the colors in the world (after falling for and marrying musical star Catherine Briskit) is to see a genius at work. (If you can, watch LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, THE LION IN WINTER, MY FAVORITE YEAR and CHIPS back to back over a number of days or weeks. Then you will see what a truly great actor O'Toole is, and how magnificent he is in CHIPS.)
Catherine, as played by the glowing Petula Clark, at the height of her popularity, is ever man's dream; beautiful, loving, understanding, with a great voice to boot. Most of the songs are beautiful and fit the story perfectly, while the direction by the late Herbert Ross brings the proceedings wonderfully to life.
Okay, this film may be a bit too romantic for some people, but for those who are looking for a beautifully acted, sung, and directed love story, look no further. (If you can get your hands of the laser disc wide screen version, better yet. I am anxiously awaiting CHIPS' debut on DVD.)