Up the Down Staircase (MOD) (DVD Movie) Slingshot Based on the New York

Based on the New York Times best-selling novel by William Landay

Marnie Minervini (Academy Award Winner Susan Sarandon

Just out of jail after serving time on an assault rap

Frank Sinatra told the director to give the newcomer a break

Among comedy movies

Up the Down Staircase (MOD) (DVD Movie) Slingshot Based on the New YorkNew York's Calvin Coolidge High begins the new school year. With no chalk. No books. Too many students. Over clanging bells, the P. A. booms, "Please disregard all bells." It might say, "Please disregard all learning." Academy Award winner Sandy Dennis* stars as an idealistic new teacher in this straight A movie from Bel Kaufman's beloved best seller. To Kill a Mockingbird producer Alan J. Pakula and director Robert Mulligan memorably bring it to the