Interesting crime drama from Columbia Pictures that stars John Drew Barrymore as Jess, a psychotic criminally minded teenager that leads two of his friends, Gil(Corey Allen)and Joey(Gerald Sarracini)into a not-so-well planned robbery. The trio force their way into and kill a well-to-do homeowner after robbing him. There are immediate problems right off the bat. Witnesses...a secretary, Linda Atlas(Betty Garrett)and her son Petey(Jerry Mathers). The young boy manages to escape the house and is mute after witnessing the shocking events. Linda's husband happens to be Detective Sgt. Tony Atlas(Phillip Carey);and he is a determined cop with the safety of his family on the line.
Garrett actually shows the better acting. Although Barrymore is pretty flawless as a psycho teen. Carey is diligent and stoic. Rounding out the cast: Paul Picerni, Rusty Lane and Sam Gilman. William Asher directs.
Garrett actually shows the better acting. Although Barrymore is pretty flawless as a psycho teen. Carey is diligent and stoic. Rounding out the cast: Paul Picerni, Rusty Lane and Sam Gilman. William Asher directs.