Because They're Young (1960)

Whoever you are, you're in this picture! Because this tells of youth's challenge to grown-ups who can't understand!

Directed by Paul Wendkos1h 42mDrama

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.

Rated
NR
Year
1960
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
1 April 1960
TMDB
5.9 (7)
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Dick Clark
Dick Clark
Neil Hendry
Victoria Shaw
Victoria Shaw
Joanne Dietrich
Michael Callan
Michael Callan
Griff Rimer
Tuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld
Anne Gregor
Warren Berlinger
Warren Berlinger
Buddy McCalla
Roberta Shore
Roberta Shore
Richelle 'Ricky' Summers
Doug McClure
Doug McClure
Jim Trent
Duane Eddy
Duane Eddy
Self
James Darren
James Darren
Self
Linda Watkins
Linda Watkins
Frances McCalla
Chris Robinson
Chris Robinson
Patcher
Rudy Bond
Rudy Bond
Chris
Bart Patton
Bart Patton
Michael Kramer
Wendell Holmes
Wendell Holmes
Principal Donlan
Philip Coolidge
Philip Coolidge
Mr. Rimer
S
Stephen Talbot
Eric Hendry
J
Jack Bryan
Mr. Gregor George (uncredited)
Kathryn Card
Kathryn Card
Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited)
A
Al Casey
Self (uncredited)
M
Malcolm Cassell
School Editor (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Franklyn Farnum
Shopper with Cart (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Bess Flowers
Schoolteacher (uncredited)
P
Paul Genge
Coach Al Pekarek (uncredited)
R
Richard George
Young Man at High School Dance (uncredited)
F
Frances Karath
Girl Friend (uncredited)
Marlyn Mason
Marlyn Mason
(uncredited)
T
Tom McBride
Store Detective (uncredited)
Shirley Mitchell
Shirley Mitchell
Mrs. Summers (uncredited)
S
Susan Odin
Plump Girl (uncredited)
R
Robin Riley
Benton (uncredited)
Bobby Rydell
Bobby Rydell
Self - Vocalist (uncredited)
John Zaremba
John Zaremba
Mr. Trent (uncredited)

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