Girl Gang Terrorists (1956, Film-Noir) Jean Moorhead, Barbara Weeks, Art Millan | Colorized

Teenage killers...fearing no law...taking their thrills without shame!
A newspaper publisher's daughter, Paula, experiences neglect from her parents. She and her friends resort to crime, disguising themselves as men, holding up gas stations, and intimidating young men with guns, all while having make-out parties when her parents are away. Their 'black-market dealer' helps them sell stolen goods, directing them to vandalize the school at the request of mysterious, un-American clients, leading them into conflict with the law, apple pie, and even God himself.

Original title: The Violent Years (1956) AKA: Girl Gang Terrorists / Teenage Girl Gang

Directed by: William Morgan
Writer credits: Edward D. Wood Jr.
Cast: Jean Moorhead, Barbara Weeks, Art Millan, Arthur Millan, Theresa Hancock, Joanne Cangi, Gloria Farr, Glenn Corbett, Lee ConstantI
Genres: Colorized classics, Crime, Thriller, Drama, Film-Noir

00:00 Full movie (with subtitles)
01:42 A court session reveals parental failure in raising a troubled child, leading to a series of violent crimes.
10:05 A film-noir about a gang of criminals targeting gas stations, leading to a dangerous encounter with hostages.
17:33 Teenage girl seeks father's help to prevent juvenile delinquency in her bid for student body president.
25:42 Teenage gang led by a confident leader plans school vandalism for profit, facing blackmail and betrayal.
28:22 Intrigue unfolds as a group of individuals get entangled in a series of criminal activities and clashes with law enforcement.
45:39 Lessons learned from a young girl's thrill-seeking behavior leading to a murder conviction.
52:36 Legal decision regarding child custody and juvenile delinquency rooted in adult behavior.

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[mr.blazeblue]

Jean Moorhead had only 19 credits between 1947 and 1960. But she's the only surviving
member of this movie's cast. This month, she will be 88 years and 9 months.

[katchaya]

This is not a Film Noir! This is a classic teenage Exploitation flick. Read a definition of film noir before you use it as a term to describe a film

[okuradani]

When the gang attacked the necking couple, I wondered what kind of 'criminal assault' Paula committed against the 'pretty boy'...

[rogerwilco]

Fun fact at the gas pump scene ... These girls missed a golden opportunity at that filling station. They could have topped off their '55 Cadillac with premium Ethyl at .30 per gallon (1956 price). Assuming an empty tank at 16.7 capacity, they fill and dash earning another $5.00! They then head south to Del Mar, play the ponies, then tool up north for the next job. Intermission ....

[napalmholocaust]

1954.. Holy 💩
It's Deliverance with pointy bras.

[flyingcatsofthesalishsea.]

Very cool cars in this one, thanks for sharing.

[EsquiDelPuerto]

The opening title says The Violent Years. Where did you come up with Girl Gang Terrorists?

[pookie]

What a classic movie for the drive in. Swing music, getting unclothed without the censorship by disguising the movie as morality lesson.

[jimbotron]

It's an astute analysis, or depiction of what happens when there is too much money and boredom around youths.

[deathpc]

Thems some pretty tough If only they had been Girl

[bocjagne]

Colorizing doesn't do it any justice. Would have been much better in b&w. Just my opinion!

[tired_of_u_ppl]

The saddest and most realistic part was at the end, all you hear is the cries of the baby left behind in a hospital

[iwonabulat]

Doceniam ten film ponieważ jest z godnym morałem.

[pauladouglas]

Paula is too cool in her strapless satin 'pajamas'

[rogerwilco]

38:04-38:12 - The Chalfonte Apts - 700 S. Normandie - Koreatown (Los Angeles). The rent back then had to be cheap and by the week, paid in advance of course.

[The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

Getting those transit fares down is a critical issue

[evelynwaugh]

This movie would have been much better if John Waters directed.

[johnhenderson]

22:55 These girls are pretty hardcore but not too bright. The guy had 4 of them and they only charged him $11.00 bucks? No wonder she’s failing math!

[pauladouglas]

Something new, couples making out while smoking, surprised nobody gets burned.

[texarkana]

This is what "Jail Bait" would've been if Ed Wood had a bigger budget