The Explosive Generation (1961): Cast & Where to Watch
The Explosive Generation is a 1961 drama directed by Buzz Kulik, starring William Shatner as Peter Gifford, Patty McCormack and Virginia Field. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes. Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Buzz Kulik
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vega Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Explosive Generation About?
The premise of The Explosive Generation without spoilers.
Peter Gifford, a caring senior life‑skills teacher, asks his class to submit questions about sex and dating after student Janet Sommers raises the issue. Parents protest and the principal bans the discussion. Gifford defies the order, is suspended, and the whole student body rallies, leaving the administration scrambling for a response.
Where to Watch The Explosive Generation
Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Explosive Generation Cast & Characters
William Shatner leads the cast as Peter Gifford, with Patty McCormack as Janet Sommers and Virginia Field as Mrs. Katie Sommers. Directed by Buzz Kulik; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Buzz Kulik
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William Shatner as Peter Gifford - Patty McCormack as Janet Sommers
- Virginia Field as Mrs. Katie Sommers
- Arch Johnson as Mr. George Sommers
Also Starring in The Explosive Generation
· 15 more- Beau Bridges Stephen
- David Geffen
- Phillip Terry Mr. Carlyle
- Edward Platt Mr. Morton
- Stafford Repp Police Captain
- Stephen Dunne Bobby Herman Sr.
- Jocelyn Brando Mrs. Ryker
- C. Lindsay Workman Science Teacher
- Peter Virgo Fred - Dean of Boys
- Judee Morton Charlene
- Jan Norris Terry
- Lee Kinsolving Dan Carlyle
- Bruce Kerner Mark
- Peter Virgo Jr. George
- Suzi Carnell Marge Ryker
The Explosive Generation Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Explosive Generation.
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The Explosive Generation FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Explosive Generation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Explosive Generation?
The Explosive Generation runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Explosive Generation released?
The Explosive Generation was released on October 19, 1961.
Who directed The Explosive Generation?
The Explosive Generation was directed by Buzz Kulik.
More films by Buzz Kulik Who is in the cast of The Explosive Generation?
The Explosive Generation stars William Shatner as Peter Gifford, Patty McCormack as Janet Sommers and Virginia Field as Mrs. Katie Sommers, among 19 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Explosive Generation?
In the US, The Explosive Generation is streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus and MGM+ (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Explosive Generation have a post-credit scene?
No. The Explosive Generation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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