Because They're Young
Whoever you are, you're in this picture! Because this tells of youth's challenge to grown-ups who can't understand!
1960 · 1h 42m · N/A
Drama
Directed by
Paul Wendkos
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.
Director and cast
- Paul Wendkos Director
- Dick Clark as Neil Hendry
- Victoria Shaw as Joanne Dietrich
- Michael Callan as Griff Rimer
- Tuesday Weld as Anne Gregor
- Warren Berlinger as Buddy McCalla
- Roberta Shore as Richelle 'Ricky' Summers
- Doug McClure as Jim Trent
- Duane Eddy as Self
- James Darren as Self
- Linda Watkins as Frances McCalla
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