Director Jack Arnold explores the influence of drugs and rock 'n' roll on young minds in this campy 1958 classic that centers on the escapades of tough-talking teen Tony Baker (Russ Tamblyn), who quickly works his way into the dope scene of his new high school. A surprisingly able cast -- including Jackie Coogan, John Drew Barrymore, Mamie Van Doren and Jerry Lee Lewis (as himself) -- elevates this dated yet wholly entertaining morality tale.