Cry Baby Killer (1958) Original Folded Movie Poster

Cry Baby Killer is a 1958 crime drama directed by Jus Addiss and marks the film debut of Jack Nicholson. The story centers on a troubled teenager who, believing he has committed a murder during a fight, panics and takes hostages in a small diner. As police surround the building and tension mounts, the boy struggles with guilt, fear, and the consequences of his actions. The film unfolds in real time, focusing on psychological drama and moral dilemmas rather than action, presenting a raw portrait of juvenile anxiety and alienation in postwar America.