- Banned in China: Clare Boothe Luce, then U.S. Ambassador to Italy, prevented the film from being shown at the Venice Film Festival. Also, a Senate committee had decided that the film would not benefit contemporary youth. But both incidents only increased publicity and ticket sales for the controversial movie.
- Breakaway Pop Hit: "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and the Comets.
- The Danza: Anne Francis as Anne Dadier.
- Dawson Casting: And how? Sidney Poitier (28), Vic Morrow (26), Paul Mazursky (24), and several others playing high school students. Notably averted with Rafael Campos (18).
- Hypothetical Casting:
- Steve McQueen auditioned for Artie West.
- Louis Gossett Jr. auditioned for Gregory Miller.
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