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The Dollar Bottom

Light-hearted tale about an enterprising Edinburgh boarding school boy who sets up an insurance scheme for fellow pupils in 1953 against getting caned, which quickly earns him a small fortune.

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Robert Urquhart
Headmaster
Rikki Fulton
Karl
Jonathan McNeil
Taylor 2

Awards

  • 1981 - Oscar - Best Short Film, Live Action - winner