---
title: "High School Hellcats"
year: 1958
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/high-school-hellcats-1958"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 62037
imdb_id: "tt0051725"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 69
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "NR"
---

# High School Hellcats (1958) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/high-school-hellcats-1958

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

High School Hellcats is a 1958 American exploitation and teensploitation film directed by Edward L. Bernds and released in the United States on June 1, 1958. Produced by American International Pictures, the film is part of a series of exploitation films about juvenile delinquents from the 1950s. The film stars Yvonne Lime, Bret Halsey, and Jana Lund, with additional cast including Susanne Sidney. The story follows the Hellcats, an all-female gang focused on bucking authority at their high school. A new student named Joyce moves into the neighborhood and soon catches the attention of the gang. Unhappy with her home life and desperate for acceptance, Joyce draws close to the Hellcats, engaging in activities such as drinking, dancing, and meeting boys, prompting the question of whether her parents can stop her descent into depravity. Additional plot details note that a good girl is forced to join a dangerous all-girl high school gang, where only her waiter boyfriend and a caring female teacher can possibly help her before it is too late. The film has a runtime of one hour and nine minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Edward Bernds
- **Networks / Studios**: Indio Productions, American International Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yvonne Lime** as *Joyce Martin*
- **Brett Halsey** as *Mike Landers*
- **Jana Lund** as *Connie Harris, aka Connie Ross*
- **Susanne Sidney** as *Dolly Crane*
- **Heather Ames** as *Meg*
- **Nancy Kilgas** as *Laurie*
- **Rhoda Williams** as *Trudy Davis*
- **Don Shelton** as *Roger Martin*
- **Viola Harris** as *Linda Martin*
- **Robert Anderson** as *Police Lt. Manners*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch High School Hellcats online?
High School Hellcats is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is High School Hellcats worth watching?
High School Hellcats holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie High School Hellcats and when was it released?
High School Hellcats is a feature film with a runtime of 69 minutes. It was released in 1958. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed High School Hellcats?
High School Hellcats was directed by Edward Bernds.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [High School Hellcats — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62037)
- [High School Hellcats - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_School_Hellcats)
- [High School Hellcats (1958) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0051725/?ls)
- [High School Hellcats (1958) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051725/)
- [High School Hellcats - The Grindhouse Cinema Database](https://www.grindhousedatabase.com/index.php/High_School_Hellcats)
- [Hot Car Girl - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia](https://alchetron.com/Hot-Car-Girl)

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