The Explosive Generation (1961)

5.2/10 89 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

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

Jan Norris

Terry

Stafford Repp

Police Captain

C. Lindsay Workman

Science Teacher

David Geffen

(uncredited extra)

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