Blackboard Jungle(1955)
They turned a school into a jungle!
Blackboard Jungle 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.
Blackboard Jungle (1955) is a crime and drama film directed by Richard Brooks, released on March 25, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Glenn Ford, Anne Francis, Louis Calhern and Margaret Hayes. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 163 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Brooks
- Writers:
- Evan Hunter, Richard Brooks
- Producers:
- Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Harlan
- Composer:
- Charles Wolcott
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Blackboard Jungle (1955) Trailer
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Blackboard Jungle Cast & Crew
Main 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
Dan Terranova
as Belazi
Key crew
Directed by Richard Brooks, written by Evan Hunter and Richard Brooks, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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Blackboard Jungle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 163 ratings.
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Blackboard Jungle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blackboard Jungle online?
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Blackboard Jungle (1955) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Blackboard Jungle?
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The main cast of Blackboard Jungle (1955) includes Glenn Ford, Anne Francis, Louis Calhern, Margaret Hayes and John Hoyt. The film was directed by Richard Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blackboard Jungle released?
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Blackboard Jungle was released on March 25, 1955 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Blackboard Jungle worth watching?
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Blackboard Jungle (1955) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 163 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Blackboard Jungle?
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