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High School Confidential! (1958)

Movie ★ 5.5 85 min

Crime Drama

A tough kid comes to a new high school and begins muscling his way into the drug scene. This is a typical morality play of the era, filled with a naive view of drugs, nihilistic beat poetry, and some incredible '50s slang.

Jack Arnold Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 30, 1958
Runtime
85 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0051724
Language
Studio
Albert Zugsmith Productions,

Themes

Cast

Russ Tamblyn Russ Tamblyn Tony Baker / Mike Wilson Jan Sterling Jan Sterling Arlene Williams John Drew Barrymore John Drew Barrymore J. I. Coleridge Mamie Van Doren Mamie Van Doren Gwen Dulaine Diane Jergens Diane Jergens Joan Staples Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lee Lewis Ray Anthony Ray Anthony Bix Jackie Coogan Jackie Coogan Mr. A Charles Chaplin, Jr. Charles Chaplin, Jr. Quinn Burt Douglas Burt Douglas Jukey Judlow Jody Fair Jody Fair Doris Phillipa Fallon Poetess Robin Raymond Robin Raymond Kitty James Todd James Todd Jack Staples Lyle Talbot Lyle Talbot William Remington Kane William Wellman Jr. William Wellman Jr. Wheeler-Dealer Texas Joe Foster Henchman Diana Darrin Diana Darrin Gloria

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Frequently asked questions

What is High School Confidential! about?
A tough kid comes to a new high school and begins muscling his way into the drug scene. This is a typical morality play of the era, filled with a naive view of drugs, nihilistic beat poetry, and some incredible '50s slang.
Who directed High School Confidential!?
High School Confidential! was directed by Jack Arnold.
Who stars in High School Confidential!?
High School Confidential! stars Russ Tamblyn, Jan Sterling, John Drew Barrymore, Mamie Van Doren.
When was High School Confidential! released?
High School Confidential! is a 1958 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch High School Confidential!?
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