The Explosive Generation (1961)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 29min
- Drama
- Oct 1961 (USA)
- Movie
High school teacher gets in trouble when he tries to teach a class in sex education.
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Cast
| William Shatner | ... |
Peter Gifford
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| Patty McCormack | ... |
Janet Sommers
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| Lee Kinsolving | ... |
Dan Carlyle
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| Virginia Field | ... |
Mrs. Katie Sommers
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| Stephen Dunne | ... |
Bobby Herman Sr.
(as Steve Dunne)
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| Phillip Terry | ... |
Mr. Carlyle
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| Arch Johnson | ... |
Mr. George Sommers
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| Edward Platt | ... |
Mr. Morton
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Suzi Carnell | ... |
Marge Ryker
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| Jan Norris | ... |
Terry
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| Beau Bridges | ... |
Mark
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Peter Virgo | ... |
Fred - Dean of Boys
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| Stafford Repp | ... |
Police Captain
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Bruce Kerner | ... |
Mark
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Peter Virgo Jr. | ... |
George
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Judee Morton | ... |
Charlene
(as Judy Morton)
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| Vito Scotti | ... |
H.S. - Custodian
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| Michael Quinn |
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Mark Lowell | ... |
Printing Teacher
(as Mark Lowell)
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Chris Warfield | ... |
Ira, Math Teacher
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| Billy Gray | ... |
Bobby Herman Jr.
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| Jocelyn Brando | ... |
Mrs. Ryker (uncredited)
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Jim D'Arcy | ... |
Basketball Player (uncredited)
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Anne Dore | ... |
Miss Martinson (uncredited)
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| David Geffen | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Michael Gibbs | ... |
Mr. Meadows - Substitute Teacher (uncredited)
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Lee Harris | ... |
Basketball Player (uncredited)
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Ronnie Kelman | ... |
Basketball Player (uncredited)
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| Hanna Landy | ... |
Mrs. Carlyle (uncredited)
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| C. Lindsay Workman | ... |
Science Teacher (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Buzz Kulik | ||
Written by
| Joseph Landon | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Max Bercutt | ... | associate producer |
| Stanley Colbert | ... | producer |
| Joseph Landon | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Hal Borne | ||
Cinematography by
| Floyd Crosby | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Melvin Shapiro | ||
Costume Design by
| Alexis Davidoff | ||
Makeup Department
| Ted Coodley | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Raoul Pagel | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lou Place | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Richard M. Rubin | ... | props (as Dick Rubin) |
Sound Department
| William Bernds | ... | sound |
| Walter Elliott | ... | sound editor (as Walter G. Elliott) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Nelson Cordes | ... | camera operator |
| Lloyd Garnell | ... | electrician |
| Martin Kashuk | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Alexis Davidoff | ... | wardrobe |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dorothy B. Cormack | ... | script supervisor (as Dorothy Cormack) |
Additional Crew
| Noel Black | ... | assistant to producer |
| Mark McCarty | ... | assistant to producer |
| Donald Wrye | ... | assistant to producer (as Don Wrye) |
| Martin Zweiback | ... | assistant to producer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1961) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1961) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1962) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1962) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cosmopol-Film (1962) (Austria) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Ryder Sound Services (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Peter Gifford is a likable, dedicated schoolteacher that teaches a senior life skills class. When student Janet Sommers brings up the topic of sex and dating, he asks students to write questions on the topic, and will cover them in the next class. The parents get wind of what Gifford is about to do, notify the principal, and he warns Peter not to read the questions in class. Gifford decides to go against this and is suspended. The whole student body protests, and the administration gets worried on what to do. Written by Pat McCurry |
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| Taglines | They look like kids -- but they want love like adults! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to the Arizona Republic newspaper of August 22, 2014, two days of filming occurred at Mesa High School in Mesa, Arizona. About 350 students got to play extras in the film. Making his Hollywood debut as an extra was a 17-year-old David Geffen, the future music and film producer. See more » |
| Goofs | The first time William Shatner enters the classroom, a microphone is visible at the top of the frame for a full ten seconds. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Inventing David Geffen (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Wait for Me See more » |
| Quotes |
Mrs. Katie Sommers:
What do you mean "prove" your love? Janet Sommers: Well if you don't know, maybe you'd better ask DAD! See more » |