Blackboard Jungle (1955)
Blackboard Jungle is a 1955 crime movie directed by Richard Brooks, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Glenn Ford, Anne Francis and Louis Calhern.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Blackboard Jungle released?
Blackboard Jungle was released on 25 March 1955.
How long is Blackboard Jungle?
Blackboard Jungle runs 1h 41m.
Who made Blackboard Jungle?
Blackboard Jungle was directed by Richard Brooks.
Where can I watch Blackboard Jungle?
Blackboard Jungle is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Blackboard Jungle
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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