Because They're Young
6 reviews
Drama
1h 42m
1960
Director Paul Wendkos' 1960 film adaptation of the controversial novel "Harrison High", about an idealistic young high-school teacher dealing with over-sexed and troubled teenagers, is notable for its casting of...
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Director Paul Wendkos' 1960 film adaptation of the controversial novel "Harrison High", about an idealistic young high-school teacher dealing with over-sexed and troubled teenagers, is notable for its casting of newcomer Dick Clark in the starring role. Others in the cast include Tuesday Weld, Michael Callan, Victoria Shaw, Roberta Shore, Warren Berlinger, Doug McClure, Linda Watkins, Rudy Bond, Philip Coolidge, Stephen Talbot, Kathryn Card, James Darren, Duane Eddy, The Rebels and Bess Flowers.
- DirectorPaul Wendkos
- Release1 April 1960
- GenreDrama
- Duration1h 42m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate6 reviews
- Productions
Drexel Productions
Cast

Dick Clark
Neil Hendry

Victoria Shaw
Joanne Dietrich

Michael Callan
Griff Rimer

Tuesday Weld
Anne Gregor

Warren Berlinger
Buddy McCalla

Roberta Shore
Richelle 'Ricky' Summers

Doug McClure
Jim Trent

Duane Eddy
Self

James Darren
Self

Linda Watkins
Frances McCalla

Chris Robinson
Patcher

Rudy Bond
Chris

Bart Patton
Michael Kramer

Wendell Holmes
Principal Donlan

Philip Coolidge
Mr. Rimer

Kathryn Card
Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum
Shopper with Cart (uncredited)

Bess Flowers
Schoolteacher (uncredited)

Marlyn Mason
(uncredited)

Shirley Mitchell
Mrs. Summers (uncredited)

Bobby Rydell
Self - Vocalist (uncredited)

John Zaremba
Mr. Trent (uncredited)
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