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High School Agent
Teenager Kanemori Kousuke is a secret agent for the international VN spy network. Using his computer hacking skills, he tracks international criminals. Later he goes after Neo-Nazis to the Arctic were they try to raise a U-boat with a sinister secret.
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Plot Summary
A veteran detective, forced to go undercover, enrolls in high school to solve a string of mysterious crimes. Posing as a student, he navigates the challenges of teenage life while trying to uncover the truth. His unorthodox methods and fish-out-of-water persona lead to both humorous and tense situations as he gets closer to the culprits.
Critical Reception
High School Agent received a generally lukewarm reception, with critics often citing its predictable plot and reliance on comedic tropes. While some appreciated the novelty of a seasoned cop in a high school setting, others found the execution to be uninspired. Audience reactions were mixed, with its target demographic of younger viewers finding some entertainment value in its action and humor.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a comedic premise but often falls flat.
Tony Danza's performance is a mixed bag, at times charming, at others struggling with the material.
Lacks originality and memorable moments.
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Fun Fact
The film was an early attempt by director Michael Feifer to blend action with a high school comedy setting, a theme that would see more success in later films of the genre.
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