High School Confidential!(1958)
Behind these "nice" school walls... A TEACHERS' NIGHTMARE!...A TEEN-AGE JUNGLE!
High School Confidential! Synopsis
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.
High School Confidential! (1958) is a crime and drama film directed by Jack Arnold, released on May 30, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Russ Tamblyn, Jan Sterling, John Drew Barrymore and Mamie Van Doren. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Arnold
- Writers:
- Robert Blees, Robert Blees, Lewis Meltzer
- Producers:
- Albert Zugsmith
- Cinematographer:
- Harold J. Marzorati
- Composer:
- Albert Glasser
- Production:
- Albert Zugsmith Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
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High School Confidential! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Russ Tamblyn
as Tony Baker / Mike Wilson
Jan Sterling
as Arlene Williams
John Drew Barrymore
as J. I. Coleridge
Mamie Van Doren
as Gwen Dulaine
Diane Jergens
as Joan Staples
Jerry Lee Lewis
as Jerry Lee Lewis
Ray Anthony
as Bix
Jackie Coogan
as Mr. A
Charles Chaplin, Jr.
as Quinn
Burt Douglas
as Jukey Judlow
Jody Fair
as Doris
- Phillipa Fallon
Phillipa Fallon
as Poetess
Key crew
Directed by Jack Arnold, written by Robert Blees, Robert Blees and Lewis Meltzer, produced by Albert Zugsmith.
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High School Confidential! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 23 ratings.
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High School Confidential! – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in High School Confidential!?
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The main cast of High School Confidential! (1958) includes Russ Tamblyn, Jan Sterling, John Drew Barrymore, Mamie Van Doren and Diane Jergens. The film was directed by Jack Arnold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was High School Confidential! released?
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High School Confidential! was released on May 30, 1958 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is High School Confidential! worth watching?
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High School Confidential! (1958) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 23 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.
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