Scott Marlowe, born Ronald Richard DeLeo in 1932 in Newark, New Jersey, carved out a niche in cult cinema during the late 1950s and early 1980s. He gained recognition for his portrayal of troubled youths, notably in Riot in Juvenile Prison (1959), where he embodies the struggles of juvenile delinquency. Marlowe also appears in The Cool and the Crazy (1958), further cementing his connection to the era's exploitation films. His later work in Circle of Power (1983) reflects a shift in genre, yet his early roles remain a testament to his impact on the cult film landscape.
Riot in Juvenile Prison
When the shootings of two juvenile inmates bring public protest, a psychologist is brought in to see if he can do anything to control the problems peacefully.
