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Feature film — 1961

The Explosive Generation (1961)

5.01h 29mDrama

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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Director: Buzz Kulik

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Cast & crew

William Shatner as Peter Gifford

William Shatner

Peter Gifford

Patty McCormack as Janet Sommers

Patty McCormack

Janet Sommers

Lee Kinsolving as Dan Carlyle

Lee Kinsolving

Dan Carlyle

Virginia Field as Mrs. Katie Sommers

Virginia Field

Mrs. Katie Sommers

Edward Platt as Mr. Morton

Edward Platt

Mr. Morton

Beau Bridges as Stephen

Beau Bridges

Stephen

Jocelyn Brando as Mrs. Ryker

Jocelyn Brando

Mrs. Ryker

Phillip Terry as Mr. Carlyle

Phillip Terry

Mr. Carlyle

Stephen Dunne as Bobby Herman Sr.

Stephen Dunne

Bobby Herman Sr.

Arch Johnson as Mr. George Sommers

Arch Johnson

Mr. George Sommers

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Judee Morton

Charlene

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Suzi Carnell

Marge Ryker

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