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!
5.9
7 votes
April 1, 1960
1h 42m
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.
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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. RimerMore like this
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