The Explosive Generation
"Never has youth gone on such a rampage... never has a motion picture gone so far in telling their raging story!"
Originally released in 1961. The Explosive Generation is a drama film. directed by Buzz Kulik. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Shatner, Patty McCormack, and Lee Kinsolving
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Shatner
as Peter Gifford
Patty McCormack
as Janet Sommers
Lee Kinsolving
as Dan Carlyle
Virginia Field
as Mrs. Katie Sommers
Edward Platt
as Mr. Morton
Beau Bridges
as Stephen
Jocelyn Brando
as Mrs. Ryker
Phillip Terry
as Mr. Carlyle
Stephen Dunne
as Bobby Herman Sr.
Arch Johnson
as Mr. George Sommers
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vega Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Explosive Generation about?
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...
Who directed The Explosive Generation?
The Explosive Generation was directed by Buzz Kulik.
How long is The Explosive Generation?
The Explosive Generation has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Explosive Generation released?
The Explosive Generation was released on October 19, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Explosive Generation?
The main cast of The Explosive Generation includes William Shatner, Patty McCormack, Lee Kinsolving, Virginia Field, Edward Platt.