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1958
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.
Running time: 1h 25m
| Director | Jack Arnold |
|---|---|
| Writers | Robert Blees, Lewis Meltzer, Texas Joe Foster |
| Composer(s) | Albert Glasser |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Release Date | 1958 |
| Production Company(s) | Albert Zugsmith Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Tony Baker / Mike Wilson
Arlene Williams
J. I. Coleridge
Gwen Dulaine
Joan Staples
Jerry Lee Lewis
Bix
Mr. A
Quinn
Jukey Judlow
Doris
Poetess
Kitty
Jack Staples
William Remington Kane
Wheeler-Dealer
Henchman
Gloria
Petey
Morino
Steve Bentley
Charlie O'Flair
Flat Top (uncredited)
Driver (uncredited)
Dress Shop Customer (uncredited)
Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Angela Dale (uncredited)
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