Movie Description
The Explosive Generation
(1961)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Buzz Kulik
- Writer : Joseph Landon
- Cast : William Shatner,Patty McCormack,Lee Kinsolving,Virginia Field,Edward Platt,Beau Bridges,Jocelyn Brando,Phillip Terry,Stephen Dunne,Arch Johnson,Judee Morton,Suzi Carnell,Jan Norris,Peter Virgo,Stafford Repp,Bruce Kerner,Peter Virgo Jr.,C. Lindsay Workman,David Geffen
Cast
Peter Gifford
Janet Sommers
Dan Carlyle
Mrs. Katie Sommers
Mr. Morton
Stephen
Mrs. Ryker
Mr. Carlyle
Bobby Herman Sr.
Mr. George Sommers
Charlene
Marge Ryker
Terry
Fred - Dean of Boys
Police Captain
Mark
George
Science Teacher
(uncredited extra)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Explosive Generation
Status Released
Release Information
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1961-10-19
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 29m
Production CompaniesVega Productions
Genres
- Drama
