High School Big Shot
"The kid who showed the big time how!"
Originally released in 1959. High School Big Shot is a crime/drama film. directed by Joel Rapp. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Pittman, Virginia Aldridge, and Howard Veit
Synopsis
Unpopular at school because of his high I.Q., neglected by his weak and alcoholic father, Marvin is easy prey for the campus vamp, Betty, who pretends an interest in Marv only so that he will write her term paper. When the two are discovered cheating by their professor, the longed-for scholarship recommendation is withdrawn. Meanwhile the jealousy of Betty's boyfriend has been aroused and when Marv learns that he can only hold the girl's affections by offering her riches, he plans a million dollar robbery. Even the professional gangsters with whom he works are amazed at the brilliance of the young genius.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
3.2/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Pittman
as Marvin 'Marv' Grant
Virginia Aldridge
as Betty Alexander
Howard Veit
as Vince Rumbo
Malcolm Atterbury
as Mr. Grant
Stanley Adams
as Harry March
Louis Quinn
as Samuel Tallman
Peter Leeds
as Mr. Carter
John Barrick
as Larry Walker
Jimmy Murphy
as Burt Rogers
Byron Foulger
as Mr. Mathews
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sparta Productions
- The Filmgroup
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School Big Shot about?
Unpopular at school because of his high I.Q., neglected by his weak and alcoholic father, Marvin is easy prey for the campus vamp, Betty, who pretends an interest in Marv only so that he will write...
Who directed High School Big Shot?
High School Big Shot was directed by Joel Rapp.
How long is High School Big Shot?
High School Big Shot has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was High School Big Shot released?
High School Big Shot was released on October 16, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in High School Big Shot?
The main cast of High School Big Shot includes Tom Pittman, Virginia Aldridge, Howard Veit, Malcolm Atterbury, Stanley Adams.