Movie review - "The Delinquents" (1957) **1/2

 Robert Altman's first feature was written in a week and looks it but benefits from excellent photography and stylish handling - he had worked steadily making industrial films and you can tell that experience. The acting isn't bad; it helps having Dick Balakalyn as a juvenile delinquent. Tom Laughlin is the hero - his character is very wet (he's always getting beaten up, told what to do, etc). Hilarious added on disapproving narration at the end.