Young and Dangerous (1957 film)

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Young and Dangerous
Young and Dangerous poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by William F. Claxton
Screenplay byJames Landis
Produced byWilliam F. Claxton
Starring Lili Gentle
Mark Damon
Edward Binns
Frances Mercer
George Brenlin
Connie Stevens
Cinematography John M. Nickolaus, Jr.
Edited byFrank Baldridge
Music by Paul Dunlap
Production
company
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release date
  • October 30, 1957 (1957-10-30)
Running time
78 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Young and Dangerous is a 1957 American drama film directed by William F. Claxton and written by James Landis. The film stars Lili Gentle, Mark Damon, Edward Binns, Frances Mercer, George Brenlin and Connie Stevens. The film was released on October 30, 1957, by 20th Century Fox. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Plot

Rosemary Clinton's parents are displeased by her interest in a boy, Tommy Price, who, although a doctor's son, has a reputation as a juvenile delinquent.

Making a bet with his friends that Rosemary will grant him her favors, Tommy chases her under a pier and is arrested by police. His disappointed parents must bail Tommy out of jail, while the Clintons forbid their daughter from seeing the boy again.

Rosemary and Tommy date without their parents knowing it. She appeals to his better nature, persuading Tommy to go to college and perhaps become a doctor like his dad. But after a bully called Rock picks a fight with him, Tommy ends up bloodied. Then he and Rosemary are caught together by her father, who slaps her. Rosemary runs away, but Tommy convinces her that no one can keep them apart.

Cast

Release

The film was released on a double bill with Rockabilly Baby also directed by Claxton. [5]

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