Review of High School Confidential! (1958) by Terri H — 03 Feb 2009

Sex, drugs and rock-n-roll 1950's style (the darker side of that straight-laced decade); this movie was amazing, and lots of fun.

This review of High School Confidential! (1958) was written by Terri H on 03 Feb 2009.

High School Confidential! has generally received mixed reviews.

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