High School Big Shot
1959, English. Directed by Joel Rapp.
The kid who showed the big time how!
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 When the two are discovered cheating by their professor, the longed-for scholarship recommendation is withdrawn.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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Joel RappDirector
- Tom PittmanMarvin 'Marv' Grant
- Virginia AldridgeBetty Alexander
- Howard VeitVince Rumbo
- Malcolm AtterburyMr. Grant
- Stanley AdamsHarry March
- Louis QuinnSamuel Tallman
- Peter LeedsMr. Carter
- John BarrickLarry Walker
- Jimmy MurphyBurt Rogers
- Byron FoulgerMr. Mathews
- Bobby HallJohnson
- Ellen AtterburyMrs. Fisher
Details
- Released
- 16 October 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joel Rapp
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High School Big Shot runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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High School Big Shot is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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High School Big Shot is streaming on Cultpix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like High School Big Shot?
If you liked High School Big Shot, try The Asphalt Jungle, Plunder Road, Cry of the City.
Who directed High School Big Shot?
High School Big Shot (1959) was directed by Joel Rapp and stars Tom Pittman, Virginia Aldridge, Howard Veit.