Because They're Young

Because They're Young

1960
1h 42m
5.9

5.9/10

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

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Drexel Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date April 1, 1960
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0053641

Cast

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

Key Crew

Paul Wendkos
Director
James Gunn
Writer