Ending?
I loved this movie but missed the last 10 minutes. Can anyone tell me how this beautiful movie ends?
shareCrocker-Harris decides to leave his wife and in the process develops a bit of self esteem. His wife still has the hots for the younger teacher, Hunter. While she is desperately trying to reach him before she leaves, Taplow shows up to deliver to her a wrapped package from Hunter. She opens it to find the cigarette case. Taplow notices Crocker-Harris’ translation of the Greek tragedy in the “to burn” box and nicks it.
Crocker-Harris tells the Head that he's going to give his good bye speech last. He starts his speech but chokes up. He then decides to abandon his prepared speech and instead tells the assembled students and faculty that his message can be summed up in three words: "I am sorry." He goes on to explain how he has failed the students and the school as a teacher and asks for their forgiveness. He receives much more applause than the famous cricket player.
After the assembly, Taplow comes up to him with his translation of the Greek tragedy. Taplow thought the translation was quite exciting and urges Crocker-Harris to complete it. They part and Crocker-Harris proceeds to look through his manuscript. His smile gave me the impression that he plans to finish it.
Many thanks, jcanning!
shareDidn't see any of this in the 1994 version. The cigarette case? Not a clue. Same thing about the uncomplete Greek translation. The speech part is correct, though.
The film is superb. Is one of those few films that touch your heart and shed light unto the shades of human nature.
I agree, I didn't see anything like this in the 1994 version either. I can't believe there would be different versions!
shareA cigarette case and Crocker-Harris' discarded translation are definitely not in the '94 movie. Are these from the play?
(I've only seen the '94 film.)
They are from the 1951 version. Also worth seeing if you enjoyed this version.
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The 1951 version is not just "worth seeing" it's far superior to this one. Only Finney really comes close to anything in the earlier version (which stars Michael Regrave). By all means see the original, and you can live without the 1994 version
Agree and disagree - yes the Original is superior as most nay all originals are, but the 1994 remake is one of the few examples of a great re-make. See them both and then decide...
shareYes davebah, quite true. I think many people would agree that the highlight where Taplow gave Andrew Croker-Harris the leaving gift was far better in the remake with Albert Finney. Crocker-Harris' face was in full view (unlike in the original where his face was only shown at the side) thus more emotion was expressed. Mike Figgis did a great job with the remake.
shareYes, the cigarette case is from the play and the translation is also mentioned in the play. The play finishes before the speech, on a much lower note.
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