The Young Stranger is a 1957 low-budget drama film, the directorial debut of John Frankenheimer.

Starring Academy Award winning actress Kim Hunter and James MacArthur, it was based on the teleplay Deal a Blow by Robert Dozier.

Neither the police nor Hal's father believe his claim that he acted in self-defense, but when Mr. Ditmar discusses the matter with Sgt.

The next day, Hal is teased at school and considered a bad influence by other parents.

The next day, the police offer to keep Hal's transgression out of juvenile court if he will confess.

Mr. Ditmar learns of Hal's surly behavior at the police station and threatens to ground him.