The Explosive Generation (1961)
Never has youth gone on such a rampage... never has a motion picture gone so far in telling their raging story!
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.
Director: Buzz Kulik
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: October 19, 1961
Cast
- William Shatner - Peter Gifford
- Patty McCormack - Janet Sommers
- Lee Kinsolving - Dan Carlyle
- Virginia Field - Mrs. Katie Sommers
- Edward Platt - Mr. Morton
- Beau Bridges - Stephen
- Jocelyn Brando - Mrs. Ryker
- Phillip Terry - Mr. Carlyle
- Stephen Dunne - Bobby Herman Sr.
- Arch Johnson - Mr. George Sommers
Screenplay
Production: Vega Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Teacher-Student Relationship
Keywords
teacher
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Explosive Generation about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Explosive Generation?
- The Explosive Generation was directed by Buzz Kulik.
- Who stars in The Explosive Generation?
- The Explosive Generation stars William Shatner, Patty McCormack, Lee Kinsolving, Virginia Field, Edward Platt, Beau Bridges.
- How long is The Explosive Generation?
- The Explosive Generation has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Explosive Generation?
- The Explosive Generation is a Drama film.
- Where was The Explosive Generation produced?
- The Explosive Generation was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Explosive Generation?
- The themes of The Explosive Generation include: Teacher-Student Relationship.