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The Explosive Generation
The Explosive Generation
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  2. The Explosive Generation

The Explosive Generation

1961
1h 29m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1961

Runtime

1h 29m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

9
Amazon Prime Video
fuboTV
MGM+ Amazon Channel
MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
MGM Plus
Philo
ScreenPix Apple TV Channel
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
ScreenPix Amazon Channel
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Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 29m
Oct 19, 1961
Languages
English
Director
Buzz Kulik
Buzz Kulik
Production
Vega Productions
Vega Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

19 Cast Members

William Shatner

William Shatner

Peter Gifford

Patty McCormack

Patty McCormack

Janet Sommers

Lee Kinsolving

Lee Kinsolving

Dan Carlyle

Virginia Field

Virginia Field

Mrs. Katie Sommers

Edward Platt

Edward Platt

Mr. Morton

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Stephen

Jocelyn Brando

Jocelyn Brando

Mrs. Ryker

Phillip Terry

Phillip Terry

Mr. Carlyle

Stephen Dunne

Stephen Dunne

Bobby Herman Sr.

Arch Johnson

Arch Johnson

Mr. George Sommers

Judee Morton

Judee Morton

Charlene

Suzi Carnell

Marge Ryker

Jan Norris

Jan Norris

Terry

Peter Virgo

Peter Virgo

Fred - Dean of Boys

Stafford Repp

Stafford Repp

Police Captain

Bruce Kerner

Mark

Peter Virgo Jr.

George

C. Lindsay Workman

C. Lindsay Workman

Science Teacher

David Geffen

David Geffen

(uncredited extra)

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