High School Confidential! (1958)

Name: High School Confidential!
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1958
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Russ Tamblyn, Jan Sterling, John Drew Barrymore, Mamie Van Doren, Jerry Lee Lewis

1h 25m United States of America

Crime Drama

Plot

A tough newcomer shakes things up at a high school by diving headfirst into the local drug culture. This classic morality tale captures the era's simplistic perspective on substance abuse, blending nihilistic beat poetry with a vibrant array of '50s slang. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, the film offers a snapshot of teenage rebellion and the consequences of a reckless lifestyle, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced by youth during the period.

Cast

Russ Tamblyn Jan Sterling John Drew Barrymore Mamie Van Doren Jerry Lee Lewis Ray Anthony Jackie Coogan Charles Chaplin Jr. Diane Jergens Burt Douglas Michael Landon Jody Fair Phillipa Fallon Robin Raymond