Because They're Young

Because They're Young

102 mins | Drama | April 1, 1960

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.

Because They're Young

102 mins | Drama | April 1, 1960

Because They're Young
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.
IMDb rating 5.9
Producers Drexel Productions
Original title Because They're Young
Directors Paul Wendkos
Writers James Gunn, John Farris

Cast

Dick Clark

as Neil Hendry

Michael Callan

as Griff Rimer

Tuesday Weld

as Anne Gregor

Victoria Shaw

as Joanne Dietrich

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

Chris Robinson

as Patcher

Rudy Bond

as Chris