Blackboard Jungle
A well-remembered urban drama about an idealistic teacher in a slum area who fights doggedly to connect with his unruly students. Bill Haley's "Rock around the Clock" over the opening credits was the first use of rock music in a mainstream feature film. Glenn Ford, Anne Francis, Sidney Poitier.
Year: 1955
Genre: Drama, Classic Drama, Classic Cinema
Country: USA
Director: Richard Brooks
Starring: Glenn Ford, Anne Francis, Vic Morrow, Sidney Poitier
Duration: 97 Minutes
Rating: PG
7.4/10
Location in store: Classic Drama
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