Because They're Young (1960)

04/01/1960 (US) • 1h 42m

Drama

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.

Top Billed 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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

high school teacher

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