The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1960, The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's is a comedy film directed by Frank Launder, running about 94 minutes. “Those girls of St. Trinian's are fighting back with barely concealed weapons... but justice isn't blind...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The fourth form monsters' latest trick is their best ever – they have burned down St Trinian’s school! As the girls stand trial, the police breathe a sigh of relief, but miraculously the judge's infatuation with a student means the school is freed. For the authorities, it means a new reign of terror as the girls of St Trinian’s regroup with gleeful anticipation.
Who’s in it. The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's stars Cecil Parker as Professor Canford, George Cole as 'Flash' Harry Cuthbert Edwards, Joyce Grenfell as Sergeant Ruby Gates and Eric Barker as Culpepper-Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's (1960)?
- In GB, The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's worth watching?
- The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's?
- The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's stars Cecil Parker, George Cole, Joyce Grenfell, Eric Barker and Thorley Walters.
- When was The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's released?
- The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.