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High School Confidential!

NR19581h 25mJack Arnold
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 70%

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

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.

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What is High School Confidential! (1958) 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 stars in High School Confidential!?

High School Confidential! stars Russ Tamblyn (Tony Baker / Mike Wilson), Jan Sterling (Arlene Williams), John Drew Barrymore (J. I. Coleridge), Mamie Van Doren (Gwen Dulaine), Diane Jergens (Joan Staples). The film was directed by Jack Arnold.

How long is High School Confidential!?

High School Confidential! has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated NR.

Is High School Confidential! worth watching?

High School Confidential! holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 70. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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