High School Confidential! movie poster

High School Confidential!

"Behind these "nice" school walls... A TEACHERS' NIGHTMARE!...A TEEN-AGE JUNGLE!"

May 30, 1958 1h 25m 5.3/10 (20 votes)

Originally released in 1958. High School Confidential! is a crime/drama film. directed by Jack Arnold. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Russ Tamblyn, Jan Sterling, and John Drew Barrymore

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 30, 1958 67 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (20 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Albert Zugsmith Productions
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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 so...

Who directed High School Confidential!?

High School Confidential! was directed by Jack Arnold.

How long is High School Confidential!?

High School Confidential! has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was High School Confidential! released?

High School Confidential! was released on May 30, 1958 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in High School Confidential!?

The main cast of High School Confidential! includes Russ Tamblyn, Jan Sterling, John Drew Barrymore, Mamie Van Doren, Jerry Lee Lewis.