Trip with the Teacher
1975 film by Earl Barton
Trip with the Teacher is a 1975 exploitation film written, produced and directed by Earl Barton. The film has been retitled several times and has been referred to as Deadly Field Trip (VHS release), Duell bis zum Verrecken (Germany), Kiss the Teacher...Goodbye (American promotional title), and Stupro selvaggio (Italy).
Synopsis
Four teenage girls (along with their teacher and bus driver) from Los Angeles are on a field trip in the desert. On the way to their destination, their bus breaks down. While stranded, they are approached by three bikers. When Jay (one of the bikers) tries to help the bus driver, the other two bikers start to harass the four girls. As soon as the teacher (Miss Tenny) observes this, she immediately defends the girls; however, she is assaulted for her interruption. After a few scuffles, the group of bikers decides to help the stranded bunch and tow them to a remote cabin, with less-than-good intentions in store. Another altercation ensues, when Al's promise to take them to safety is now obviously broken. Almost as soon as the bus driver (Marvin) steps in, he is run over and killed by Al and his brother, Pete.
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