Blackboard Jungle

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Glenn Ford Richard Dadier

Anne Francis Ann Dadier

Louis Calhern Jim Murdock

Margaret Hayes Lois Judby Hammond

John Hoyt Mr. Warneke