Director: Richard Brooks
Language
English
NMTW
71%
Good
Nominated for 4 Oscars. 1 win & 6 nominations total
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Glenn FordRichard Dadier -
Anne FrancisAnn Dadier
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Louis CalhernJim Murdock
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Margaret HayesLois Judby Hammond
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John HoytMr. Warneke
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Richard KileyJoshua Y. Edwards
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Emile MeyerMr. Halloran
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Warner AndersonDr. Bradley
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Basil RuysdaelProf. A.R. Kraal
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Sidney PoitierGregory W. Miller
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Vic MorrowArtie West
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Rafael CamposPete V. Morales
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Paul MazurskyEmmanuel Stoker
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Horace McMahonDetective
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Jamie FarrSantini
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Dan TerranovaBelazi
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Danny DennisDe Lica
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David AlpertLou Savoldi (uncredited)
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Jimmy AmesMan (uncredited)
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Dwayne AveryStudent (uncredited)
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 1 h 41 min |
Description:
At North Manual High School, a tough inner-city school with many behavioral problems, teacher Richard Dadier struggles to inspire his students. He faces challenges with colleagues and the complexities of teenage minds, encountering violence and betrayal. Dadier's dedication to encouraging learning in a chaotic environment is both moving and inspiring, showing how one person can fight for change against difficult obstacles. The film explores perseverance, inequality, and the importance of education in creating opportunities for those who need them.
| Alternative title: | Blackboard Jungle |
| Release year: | 1955 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 4 Oscars. 1 win & 6 nominations total |
| Director: | Richard Brooks |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | juvenile delinquent teaching |
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