European prints featured more explicit versions of two scenes, including co-star Jan Sterling showing a naked breast when Russ Tamblyn calls her on the telephone. Additionally, a girl suffering from heroin withdrawal also shows a naked breast as she lies uncomfortably on a bed.
The "Christopher Columbus" rap near the beginning of the film is a direct lift of the style of the "hipster" comedian Richard Buckley (aka "Lord Buckley"). And J.I.'s telling of the hipped out tale is surprisingly accurate, history-wise.
A pre Uncle Fester Jackie Coogan, dapper in pinstripes, plays the piano as the beat poetess recites her lines. Coogan led a musical ensemble in the 1930's.
Teen werewolf, aka Little Joe Cartwright, aka Michael Landon plays the president of The Rangers.
Tony drives a 1958 Imperial Crown convertible.
Arlene's car is a 1950 Hillman Minx convertible.
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By what name was High School Confidential! (1958) officially released in India in English?
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