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Mr. Headmistress

  • TV Movie
  • 1998
  • TV-G
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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Katey Sagal and Harland Williams in Mr. Headmistress (1998)
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Tucker recently got out of prison, but is soon sought after by other bad men. So to escape them, he disguises himself as the new Headmistress of an all-girl school.Tucker recently got out of prison, but is soon sought after by other bad men. So to escape them, he disguises himself as the new Headmistress of an all-girl school.Tucker recently got out of prison, but is soon sought after by other bad men. So to escape them, he disguises himself as the new Headmistress of an all-girl school.

  • Director
    • James Frawley
  • Writers
    • Scott Davis Jones
    • David Kukoff
    • Matt Roshkow
  • Stars
    • Harland Williams
    • Shawna Waldron
    • Duane Martin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    498
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Frawley
    • Writers
      • Scott Davis Jones
      • David Kukoff
      • Matt Roshkow
    • Stars
      • Harland Williams
      • Shawna Waldron
      • Duane Martin
    • 7User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Harland Williams
    Harland Williams
    • Tucker…
    Shawna Waldron
    Shawna Waldron
    • Beryl Andrews
    Duane Martin
    Duane Martin
    • Jim
    Joel Brooks
    Joel Brooks
    • Ferguson
    Lori Hallier
    Lori Hallier
    • Sally Jeffries
    Lawrence Dane
    Lawrence Dane
    • Rawlings
    Conrad Dunn
    • Farley
    Katey Sagal
    Katey Sagal
    • Harriet Magnum
    Aimée Castle
    Aimée Castle
    • Wendy
    Kerry Duff
    • Janet
    Natalie Higashi
    • Stacy
    Debra McGrath
    Debra McGrath
    • Dawn
    Katherine Giaquinto
    Katherine Giaquinto
    • Debbie
    • (as Katherine Shekter)
    Janet Wright
    Janet Wright
    • Naomi Bascombe
    Helen Beavis
    • Mrs. Sillas
    Catherine Black
    Catherine Black
    • Sharon
    Ken James
    • Warden
    Lindsay Leese
    Lindsay Leese
    • Waitress
    • Director
      • James Frawley
    • Writers
      • Scott Davis Jones
      • David Kukoff
      • Matt Roshkow
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    inkblot11

    Funny story with a heart and great messages

    Tucker is a conman and recent prisoner, now on parole. He still owes money to the bad guys, however, and needs to find a place to lay low. As luck would have it, a well-to-do girls boarding school is waiting for the arrival of their new headmistress. Tucker sees an opportunity and he takes it. Suddenly, he's dressed like a woman and stepping into the role of leader at the school. It works. Everyone is fooled. And, what's even more wonderful, a wealthy school patron will write out a big check to the headmistress if the girls' grades go up and if they can defeat a rival school's field hockey team. With dollar signs in front of his eyes, can the new lady in learning motivate the girls? We've all seen Tootsie and now we have Tucker. The delightful star of this film does very well in his new role as an educator and as a laugh-a-minute lady. The rest of the cast is fine, as are the costumes and production values. If you have a desire to sit your family down to a nice little comic movie, don't overlook this one. It has some good laughs and great messages to teach us all.
    8melissaksd-03387

    Love this movie since i was a kid

    Im 31 now and i still love this movie. Its got mystery, suspense, comedy and fun story for the whole family
    sroby989

    This movie will make you laugh and think about life.

    Starring one of the funniest people alive Tucker gets in a bad deal with some Typical Italian Mobsters. In an effort to get away he ends up beating an old woman to get to safety (be honest who hasn't once or twice?). Then posing as the headmistress of an all girl school he turns things upside down for everybody, but especially himself or should I say herself? Watch out when Tucker gets caught by the mob and promises all the reward money that the school would receive if the girls can manage to put their differences aside and work as a team. What will Tucker do, will he get off Scott free you'll have to find out by watching this movie. If you're like me and are far too cheap to go rent the movie then wait for Disney Channel to play it. It's worth the wait trust me on this one. I thought it was great David Day thought it was the best movie ever. If you like this then check out Gary and Mike. That is perfection in it's finest.
    i_ate_your_tots

    This one's for the kids!

    Well, yes, it's corny and silly, but cute too. Harland plays a pretty convincing woman. And Katy plays a pretty convincing pain in the ass =) But overall it's a cute movie. If you have little kids, then rent it. If you're 30 and single and have no life, rent it. If you have an open mind and a HUGE VAST sense of humour, go for it! Other then that, you may find it corny and stupid.
    10itsabacus2009

    Lost gem

    Made for TV movie or not, this movie is top notch and deserves better, quite frankly. Harland is simply amazing in this film. The jokes are fresh and the acting is great! Plus Katey Segal is in it!

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Herr eller fru rektor?
    • Filming locations
      • Alma College, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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