![]() Despite this, other instances of the song were not cut. ![]() The movie marked the rock and roll revolution by featuring Bill Haley & His Comets' hit song "Rock Around the Clock." In some theaters (when the film was in first release), it wasn't heard at all at the beginning of the film because rock & roll music was considered a bad influence at the time. The original novel for "Blackboard Jungle" was based on author Evan Hunter's experiences working as a teacher in New York City's tough South Bronx area. He also becomes subjected to violence and schemes & later finds himself in a confrontation with a student, Artie West (Vic Morrow). ![]() New schoolteacher Richard Dadier (Glenn Ford) starts working at North Manual Trades High School, an inner-city school of diverse ethnic backgrounds where many of the pupils engage in anti-social behavior.ĭadier tries to refocus the students on their education which challenges not only the students, but the school staff as well. ![]()
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