High School Big Shot (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1959, High School Big Shot is a drama and crime film directed by Joel Rapp, running about 70 minutes. “The kid who showed the big time how!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marv needs money. His unemployed dad is so poor that he makes Marv give up half his last six bucks so they can both go on three-dollar dates; he's just lost his scholarship after getting caught writing a term paper for Betty, the prettiest (and only) girl in his class; and Betty herself has told him he doesn't stand a chance with her unless he can give her what she wants most: money, money, money. But Marv has mob ties and Marv knows where to find a million dollars cash.
Who’s in it. High School Big Shot stars Tom Pittman as Marvin 'Marv' Grant, Virginia Aldridge as Betty Alexander, Howard Veit as Vince Rumbo and Malcolm Atterbury as Mr. Grant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, High School Big Shot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Cultpix and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High School Big Shot page.
If you liked it. Fans of High School Big Shot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High School Big Shot (1959)?
- In US, High School Big Shot is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Cultpix and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is High School Big Shot worth watching?
- High School Big Shot holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High School Big Shot?
- High School Big Shot stars Tom Pittman, Virginia Aldridge, Howard Veit, Malcolm Atterbury and Stanley Adams.
- When was High School Big Shot released?
- High School Big Shot was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.