
The Dropout
Synopsis
A young man tired of "the rules" of high school, drops out. While he relishes his newfound "freedom, " he soon finds out that no one will hire a high school dropout, and his life starts to spiral out of control until he's reduced to wearing T-shirts, playing pool, and watching his friends being hauled off to jail for vagrancy. Is he next?
Release History & Theatrical Window
31/12/1962
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Title
- The Dropout
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 31/12/1962
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sid Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Sid Davis
Producer
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What is The Dropout about?
A young man tired of "the rules" of high school, drops out. While he relishes his newfound "freedom, " he soon finds out that no one will hire a high school dropout, and his life starts to spiral out of control until he's reduced to wearing T-shirts, playing pool, and watching his friends being hauled off to jail for vagrancy. Is he next?
Who directed The Dropout?
The Dropout was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Dropout?
The principal cast of The Dropout includes Not specified.
When was The Dropout released and how long is it?
The Dropout was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 11m.












