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Cast
Julia Blackburn
as Sophia
Victor Brandt
as Mario
Marsha Jordan
as The Head Mistress
Ray Sebastian
as Luigi
Gee Gentell
as Amelia
Samantha Scott
as Philomena
Dan Martin
as Tavern Patron in Brown Shirt
Kathy Williams
as Brunette Walking Through Gate
Don Allman
as Boarder in Gray Shirt (uncredited)
Fancher Fague
as Blonde with Sophia at Gate (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1968
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy, Comedy, Drama
Votes9
DirectorByron Mabe
WritersKelly Ross
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Head Mistress
About The Head Mistress
A man pretends to be an imbecile so that he may work at an all-girls school.
Directed by Byron Mabe, The Head Mistress leans on a strong ensemble — Julia Blackburn, Victor Brandt, Marsha Jordan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1968.
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