A cunning Manhattan girl claws her way to the top of a Brooklyn girl gang—by any means necessary.
TEENAGE GANG DEBS
She did not join the gang. She took it over.
Terry wants more than a place in the gang. She turns one boyfriend against another, leaves a leader bleeding, and claws her way toward the top.
Quick Answer
Teenage Gang Debs is a 1966 American crime film directed by Sande N. Johnsen about a manipulative newcomer who uses romance, jealousy, and violence to seize control of a Brooklyn street gang.
Programmer's Pick
The psychotronic era didn’t do subtle, and Teenage Gang Debs proves it—serving up a punchy parade of girl gang power struggles, knife fights, and bad behavior under the Brooklyn Bridge. Diane Conti’s Terry would eat Sandra Dee for breakfast, then steal her boyfriend for dessert.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Sande N. Johnsen
- Writer
- Hy Cahl
- Release
- 1966
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Country
- United States of America
- Genres
- Crime
- Also Known As
- Leather Jacket Jungle
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Watch as Terry masterminds her way up the ranks of the Rebels, turning the girl gang dynamic into a battle royale.
With its blend of seduction, violence, and streetwise lingo, this is prime 1960s exploitation cinema—no one here is playing nice.
From the Williamsburg Bridge to back-alley brawls, the film nails its New York setting with authentic locations and attitude.
Diane Conti’s Terry is as ruthless as any male gang leader, running the show with her own brand of manipulation and menace.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
A manipulative newcomer joins the gang
Terry’s rise to power through violence and seduction
Gang infighting, betrayal, and shifting allegiances
Brooklyn street gang territory
Questions from the Vault
When was Teenage Gang Debs released? +
Teenage Gang Debs was released in 1966.
Who directed Teenage Gang Debs? +
Teenage Gang Debs was directed by Sande N. Johnsen.
How long is Teenage Gang Debs? +
Teenage Gang Debs has a runtime of 75 minutes.
What genre is Teenage Gang Debs? +
Teenage Gang Debs is a crime film.
Where can I watch Teenage Gang Debs? +
Teenage Gang Debs is available to stream on SassyFlix.
