The Violent Years(1956)
Teenage Killers Taking Their Thrills Unashamed!
The Violent Years Synopsis
A newspaper publisher's daughter suffers from neglect by her parents. She and her friends turn to crime by dressing up like men, holding up gas stations, raping young men at gunpoint, and having makeout parties when her parents are away. Their "fence" gets them to trash the school on request of sinister un-American clients, and they run afoul of the law, apple pie, and God himself.
The Violent Years (1956) is a drama, thriller and crime film directed by William Morgan, released on January 1, 1956 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Jean Moorhead, Barbara Weeks, Art Millan and Theresa Hancock. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- William Morgan
- Writers:
- Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Producers:
- Roy Reid
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Thompson
- Production:
- Headliner Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Violent Years (1956) Trailer
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The Violent Years Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Moorhead
as Paula Parkins
Barbara Weeks
as Jane Parkins
- Art Millan
Art Millan
as Carl Parkins
- Theresa Hancock
Theresa Hancock
as Georgia
- Joanne Cangi
Joanne Cangi
as Geraldine
- Gloria Farr
Gloria Farr
as Phyllis
Glenn Corbett
as Barney Stetson
- Lee Constant
Lee Constant
as Sheila
I. Stanford Jolley
as Judge Raymond Clara
Timothy Farrell
as Lt. Holmes
- F. Chan McClure
F. Chan McClure
as Det. Artman
- Bruno Metsa
Bruno Metsa
as Manny
Key crew
Directed by William Morgan, written by Edward D. Wood Jr., produced by Roy Reid.
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The Violent Years Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Violent Years – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Violent Years online?
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The Violent Years (1956) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Violent Years?
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The main cast of The Violent Years (1956) includes Jean Moorhead, Barbara Weeks, Art Millan, Theresa Hancock and Joanne Cangi. The film was directed by William Morgan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Violent Years released?
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The Violent Years was released on January 1, 1956 and runs for 57m.
Is The Violent Years worth watching?
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The Violent Years (1956) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Violent Years?
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Yes. The official The Violent Years trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.