Review of High School Confidential! (1958) by Ken S — 04 Feb 2008

Fantastic Drug Propaganda from the 50's.

The beat poetry and Jerry Lee Lewis are particularly choice.

This review of High School Confidential! (1958) was written by Ken S on 04 Feb 2008.

High School Confidential! has generally received mixed reviews.

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