Review of Blackboard Jungle (1955) by Sara R — 06 Jun 2007

This movie is amazing. The first movie to bring rock to everyone. And any movie that does that is good in my mind.

This review of Blackboard Jungle (1955) was written by Sara R on 06 Jun 2007.

Blackboard Jungle has generally received positive reviews.

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