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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!

  • Drama
5.5

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
Release Date:Apr 1, 1960
Runtime: 1h 42m

Director:

Paul Wendkos

Writer:

James Gunn

Top Cast

Dick Clark

Dick Clark

Neil Hendry

Michael Callan

Michael Callan

Griff Rimer

Tuesday Weld

Tuesday Weld

Anne Gregor

Victoria Shaw

Victoria Shaw

Joanne Dietrich

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

Paul Genge

Paul Genge

Coach Al Pekarek

Bart Patton

Bart Patton

Michael Kramer

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