Blackboard Jungle
"They turned a school into a jungle!"
Originally released in 1955. Blackboard Jungle is a crime/drama film. directed by Richard Brooks.
Starring Glenn Ford, Anne Francis, and Louis Calhern
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (158 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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 student...
Who directed Blackboard Jungle?
Blackboard Jungle was directed by Richard Brooks.
How long is Blackboard Jungle?
Blackboard Jungle has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Blackboard Jungle released?
Blackboard Jungle was released on March 25, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blackboard Jungle?
The main cast of Blackboard Jungle includes Glenn Ford, Anne Francis, Louis Calhern, Margaret Hayes, John Hoyt.
Is Blackboard Jungle worth watching?
Blackboard Jungle has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 158 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.