High School Big Shot
“The kid who showed the big time how!”
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 When the two are discovered cheating by their professor, the longed-for scholarship recommendation is withdrawn.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.
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DRIVE-IN TRAILERS: 'HIGH SCHOOL BIG SHOT' (1959)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-14
Top Cast
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Tom Pittman
Marvin 'Marv' Grant
Virginia Aldridge
Betty Alexander
Howard Veit
Vince Rumbo
Malcolm Atterbury
Mr. Grant
Stanley Adams
Harry March
Louis Quinn
Samuel Tallman
Peter Leeds
Mr. Carter
John Barrick
Larry Walker
Jimmy Murphy
Burt Rogers
Byron Foulger
Mr. Mathews
Bobby Hall
Johnson
Ellen Atterbury
Mrs. Fisher
Wally Rose
Bill Coontz
Evan Thompson
Ron Gans
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Rapp
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Rapp
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- High School Big Shot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Sparta Productions, The Filmgroup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Rapp
Joel Rapp
Gerald Fried
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Carlo Lodato
Stanley Bickman, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Bickman
Producer
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Director of Photography
Carlo Lodato
Editor
Joel Rapp
Director
Joel Rapp
Screenplay
Roger Corman
Producer
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About High School Big Shot
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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 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.
Who directed High School Big Shot?
High School Big Shot was directed by Joel Rapp.
Who stars in High School Big Shot?
The principal cast of High School Big Shot includes Tom Pittman, Virginia Aldridge, Howard Veit, Malcolm Atterbury, Stanley Adams.
When was High School Big Shot released and how long is it?
High School Big Shot was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for High School Big Shot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High School Big Shot was composed by Gerald Fried.
What is the age rating and content advisory for High School Big Shot?
High School Big Shot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).