Blackboard Jungle

Overview

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.

Directed by Richard Brooks

Top cast

Glenn Ford

Richard Dadier

Anne Francis

Ann Dadier

Louis Calhern

Jim Murdock

Margaret Hayes

Lois Judby Hammond

John Hoyt

Mr. Warneke

Richard Kiley

Joshua Y. Edwards

Emile Meyer

Mr. Halloran

Warner Anderson

Dr. Bradley

Basil Ruysdael

Prof. A.R. Kraal

Sidney Poitier

Gregory W. Miller

Vic Morrow

Artie West

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Dan Terranova

Belazi

Rafael Campos

Pete V. Morales

Paul Mazursky

Emmanuel Stoker

Horace McMahon

Detective

Jamie Farr

Santini

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Danny Dennis

De Lica

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David Alpert

Lou Savoldi (uncredited)

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Jimmy Ames

Man (uncredited)

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Dwayne Avery

Student (uncredited)

Details