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Overview
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Director:
Writers:
Evan Hunter (novel)
Richard Brooks (writer)
Release Date:
25 March 1955 (USA) more
Tagline:
The sensational novel...now on the screen! more
Plot:
A new English teacher at a violent, unruly inner-city school is determined to do his job, despite resistance from both students and faculty. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(6 articles)
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User Comments:
The movie that launched a few careers more (58 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Glenn Ford | ... | Richard Dadier |
 | Anne Francis | ... | Anne Dadier |
 | Louis Calhern | ... | Jim Murdock |
| Margaret Hayes | ... | Lois Judby Hammond |
| John Hoyt | ... | Mr. Warneke |
| Richard Kiley | ... | Joshua Y. Edwards |
| Emile Meyer | ... | Mr. Halloran |
| Warner Anderson | ... | Dr. Bradley |
| Basil Ruysdael | ... | Prof. A.R. Kraal |
 | Sidney Poitier | ... | Gregory W. Miller |
 | Vic Morrow | ... | Artie West |
| Dan Terranova | ... | Belazi |
| Rafael Campos | ... | Pete V. Morales |
| Paul Mazursky | ... | Emmanuel Stoker |
| Horace McMahon | ... | Detective |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Blackboard Jungle (USA) (review title)
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Runtime:
101 min
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1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
UK:12 (1996 release) | UK:R | UK:X (August 1955) | Norway:12 (1955) | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:7 | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved (PCA #17376)
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The original novel was based on author Evan Hunter's own experiences as a teacher in South Bronx. Hunter, who found fame as crime writer Ed McBain, said "I thought I was going to give these kids who want to be motor mechanics Shakespeare and they were going to appreciate it and they weren't buying it. I went home in tears night after night". more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Before Mr. Dadier enters the principal's office, the top of a movie camera can be seen rolling behind a high window of the office. more
Quotes:
Richard Dadier: Yeah, I've been beaten up, but I'm not beaten. I'm not beaten, and I'm not quittin'. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs (2004) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
(We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock more
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After nearly 50 years, this memorable movie about a New York City high school remains a standard by which so-called 'high school' movies are judged, made and measured. Without Blackboard Jungle, there might not have been a Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Pretty in Pink, or Breakfast Club.
Before Sidney Poitier 'came to dinner', before Vic Morrow went into 'Combat', before Richard Kiley 'dreamed the impossible dream', and, yes, even before Jamie Farr (ne Jameel Farah), donned a dress, they were all part of The Blackboard Jungle. This movie launched quite a few notable careers.