Because They're Young (1960)

5.9/10 102 min Drama

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.

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

Duane Eddy

Self

James Darren

Self

Linda Watkins

Frances McCalla

Chris Robinson

Patcher

Rudy Bond

Chris

Bart Patton

Michael Kramer

Wendell Holmes

Principal Donlan

Philip Coolidge

Mr. Rimer

Kathryn Card

Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited)

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