Review of Blackboard Jungle (1955) by Kim H — 13 Feb 2008

Glenn Ford kicks some teenage ass in this controversial fifties classic.

This review of Blackboard Jungle (1955) was written by Kim H on 13 Feb 2008.

Blackboard Jungle has generally received positive reviews.

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