Blackboard Jungle(1955)
“They turned a school into a jungle!”
Overview
Richard Dadier is a teacher at North Manual High School, an inner-city school where many of the pupils frequently engage in anti-social behavior. Dadier makes various attempts to engage the students' interest in education, challenging both the school staff and the pupils. He is subjected to violence as well as duplicitous schemes.
Director
Richard Brooks
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Glenn Ford
as Richard Dadier
Anne Francis
as Ann Dadier
Louis Calhern
as Jim Murdock
Margaret Hayes
as Lois Judby Hammond
John Hoyt
as Mr. Warneke
Richard Kiley
as Joshua Y. Edwards
Emile Meyer
as Mr. Halloran
Warner Anderson
as Dr. Bradley
Basil Ruysdael
as Prof. A.R. Kraal
Sidney Poitier
as Gregory W. Miller
Vic Morrow
as Artie West
Dan Terranova
as Belazi
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Where can I watch Blackboard Jungle?▼
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What is Blackboard Jungle about?▼
Richard Dadier is a teacher at North Manual High School, an inner-city school where many of the pupils frequently engage in anti-social behavior. Dadier makes various attempts to engage the students' interest in education, challenging both the school staff and the pupils. He is subjected to violence as well as duplicitous schemes.
Who directed Blackboard Jungle?▼
Blackboard Jungle was directed by Richard Brooks and released in 1955. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is Blackboard Jungle?▼
Blackboard Jungle has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Blackboard Jungle?▼
The cast of Blackboard Jungle includes Glenn Ford as Richard Dadier, Anne Francis as Ann Dadier, Louis Calhern as Jim Murdock, Margaret Hayes as Lois Judby Hammond, John Hoyt as Mr. Warneke and more.
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