The Cool and the Crazy (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1958, The Cool and the Crazy is a drama film directed by William Witney, running about 78 minutes. “Seven savage punks on a weekend binge of violence!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High school thug is front man for a local marijuana ring.
Who’s in it. The Cool and the Crazy stars Scott Marlowe as Bennie Saul, Richard Bakalyan as Jackie Barzan (as Dick Bakalyan), Gigi Perreau as Amy and Dickie Jones as Stu Summerville (as Dick Jones), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Cool and the Crazy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cool and the Crazy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cool and the Crazy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cool and the Crazy (1958)?
- In US, The Cool and the Crazy is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cool and the Crazy worth watching?
- The Cool and the Crazy holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cool and the Crazy?
- The Cool and the Crazy stars Scott Marlowe, Richard Bakalyan, Gigi Perreau, Dickie Jones and Shelby Storck.
- When was The Cool and the Crazy released?
- The Cool and the Crazy was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.