The Explosive Generation
“Never has youth gone on such a rampage... never has a motion picture gone so far in telling their raging story!”
Synopsis
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.
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Explosive Generation trailer (1961) with William Shatner
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-28
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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
Judee Morton
Charlene
Suzi Carnell
Marge Ryker
Jan Norris
Terry
Peter Virgo
Fred - Dean of Boys
Stafford Repp
Police Captain
Bruce Kerner
Mark
Peter Virgo Jr.
George
C. Lindsay Workman
Science Teacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buzz Kulik
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Landon
- Original Title
- The Explosive Generation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Vega Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buzz Kulik
Joseph Landon
Department Leadership Roster
Buzz Kulik
Director
Joseph Landon
Writer
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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 principal cast of The Explosive Generation includes William Shatner, Patty McCormack, Lee Kinsolving, Virginia Field, Edward Platt.
When was The Explosive Generation released and how long is it?
The Explosive Generation was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.