A shadowy millionaire takes on troubled teens and his own unraveling life in this offbeat high school comedy.
STUDENT CONFIDENTIAL
Four high school students are led into the world of adult vices by their guidance counselor, a shadowy, suicidal millionaire.
Some guidance counselors hand out pamphlets—Michael Drake hands out existential crises.
Student Confidential trades the usual teen comedy formula for a mid-life crisis with a side of R-rated angst. Richard Horian, pulling double duty as director and star, leads a cast of wayward youths and adult vices into a rather peculiar high school guidance session. Marlon Jackson and Ronee Blakley round out a cast that’s as unpredictable as the film’s plot twists.
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Student Confidential is a 1987 American comedy film directed by Richard Horian about a high school counselor who tries to guide four troubled students while his personal life falls apart.
- Director
- Richard Horian
- Writer
- Richard Horian
- Release
- 1987
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Genres
- Comedy
Synopsis
His wife, Carla (Paula Sorensen), cheats on him, and he finds himself in a bit of a mid-life crisis compounded by suicidal fantasies. However, he devotes himself to saving these misguided kids from expulsion. The first troubled teen is Susan (Susie Scott) who is ignored by the boys because of a facial scar. The next teen is Joseph (Marlon Jackson), a mild-mannered computer nerd with no social life. Johnny (Eric Douglas) clashes with his blue-collar father who urges him to work with his brains not his hands.
Finally, Elaine (Elizabeth Singer) is a promiscuous bad girl determined to break into show business. With his wealth and influence, maybe Drake can help himself as he helps these students
Why Cult
Richard Horian plays Michael Drake, a business consultant turned guidance counselor whose personal turmoil rivals his students’ drama.
These four students aren’t just skipping class—they’re led into the world of adult vices by a counselor with a shadowy past.
The ensemble includes Marlon Jackson, Ronee Blakley, and Eric Douglas, each bringing their own spin to this off-center comedy.
The film unfolds in a high school where the principal recruits a millionaire for guidance, setting the stage for unusual interventions.
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What is Student Confidential about? +
Student Confidential is a 1987 comedy about a high school counselor who tries to save four troubled students from expulsion while his own life spirals out of control.
When was Student Confidential released? +
Student Confidential was released in 1987.
Who directed Student Confidential? +
Student Confidential was directed by Richard Horian.
How long is Student Confidential? +
Student Confidential has a runtime of 99 minutes.
What genre is Student Confidential? +
Student Confidential is a comedy.
Where can I watch Student Confidential? +
Student Confidential is available to stream on SassyFlix.
