Blackboard Jungle
“They turned a school into a jungle!”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About Blackboard Jungle
Blackboard Jungle is a 1955 English-language crime and drama film directed by Richard Brooks. The cast is led by Glenn Ford, Anne Francis, Louis Calhern. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Blackboard Jungle was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on March 25, 1955, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Writers
- Richard Brooks
- Release date
- March 25, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Blackboard Jungle cast & crew
Blackboard Jungle was directed by Richard Brooks and written by Richard Brooks.
The cast features Glenn Ford as Richard Dadier, Anne Francis as Ann Dadier, Louis Calhern as Jim Murdock, Margaret Hayes as Lois Judby Hammond, John Hoyt as Mr. Warneke, and Richard Kiley as Joshua Y. Edwards.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charles Wolcott, cinematography is by Russell Harlan, and it was produced by Pandro S. Berman.
Is Blackboard Jungle worth watching?
Blackboard Jungle holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 161 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Blackboard Jungle is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Blackboard Jungle
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Cast of Blackboard Jungle
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
Dan Terranova
Belazi
Blackboard Jungle — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Blackboard Jungle in United States?
Blackboard Jungle is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Blackboard Jungle in?
Blackboard Jungle is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Blackboard Jungle?
Blackboard Jungle runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Blackboard Jungle rated?
Blackboard Jungle is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 161 ratings.
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