High School Big Shot(1959)
The kid who showed the big time how!
High School Big Shot Synopsis
Unpopular at school because of his high I.Q., neglected by his weak and alcoholic father, Marvin is easy prey for the campus vamp, Betty, who pretends an interest in Marv only so that he will write her term paper. When the two are discovered cheating by their professor, the longed-for scholarship recommendation is withdrawn. Meanwhile the jealousy of Betty's boyfriend has been aroused and when Marv learns that he can only hold the girl's affections by offering her riches, he plans a million dollar robbery. Even the professional gangsters with whom he works are amazed at the brilliance of the young genius.
High School Big Shot (1959) is a crime and drama film directed by Joel Rapp, released on October 16, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Tom Pittman, Virginia Aldridge, Howard Veit and Malcolm Atterbury. Viewers rate it 3.5 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Joel Rapp
- Writers:
- Joel Rapp
- Producers:
- Stanley Bickman, Roger Corman
- Cinematographer:
- John M. Nickolaus Jr.
- Composer:
- Gerald Fried
- Production:
- Sparta Productions, The Filmgroup
- Status:
- Released
High School Big Shot (1959) Trailer
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High School Big Shot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Pittman
as Marvin 'Marv' Grant
- Virginia Aldridge
Virginia Aldridge
as Betty Alexander
- Howard Veit
Howard Veit
as Vince Rumbo
Malcolm Atterbury
as Mr. Grant
Stanley Adams
as Harry March
Louis Quinn
as Samuel Tallman
Peter Leeds
as Mr. Carter
- John Barrick
John Barrick
as Larry Walker
Jimmy Murphy
as Burt Rogers
Byron Foulger
as Mr. Mathews
Bobby Hall
as Johnson
- Ellen Atterbury
Ellen Atterbury
as Mrs. Fisher
Key crew
Directed by Joel Rapp, written by Joel Rapp, produced by Stanley Bickman and Roger Corman.
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High School Big Shot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.5/10 from 21 ratings.
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High School Big Shot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch High School Big Shot online?
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High School Big Shot (1959) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Cultpix and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in High School Big Shot?
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The main cast of High School Big Shot (1959) includes Tom Pittman, Virginia Aldridge, Howard Veit, Malcolm Atterbury and Stanley Adams. The film was directed by Joel Rapp. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was High School Big Shot released?
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High School Big Shot was released on October 16, 1959 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is High School Big Shot worth watching?
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High School Big Shot (1959) holds an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for High School Big Shot?
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