Because They're Young
Drama
Release Date
April 1, 1960
Duration
102 min
Status
Released
Language
en
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.
Casts
Neil Hendry
Dick Clark
Joanne Dietrich
Victoria Shaw
Griff Rimer
Michael Callan
Anne Gregor
Tuesday Weld
Buddy McCalla
Warren Berlinger
Richelle 'Ricky' Summers
Roberta Shore
Jim Trent
Doug McClure
Self
Duane Eddy
Self
James Darren
Frances McCalla
Linda Watkins
Patcher
Chris Robinson
Chris
Rudy Bond
Michael Kramer
Bart Patton
Principal Donlan
Wendell Holmes
Mr. Rimer
Philip Coolidge
Eric Hendry
Stephen Talbot
Mr. Gregor George (uncredited)
Jack Bryan
Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited)
Kathryn Card
Self (uncredited)
Al Casey
School Editor (uncredited)
Malcolm Cassell
Shopper with Cart (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Schoolteacher (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Coach Al Pekarek (uncredited)
Paul Genge
Young Man at High School Dance (uncredited)
Richard George
Girl Friend (uncredited)
Frances Karath
(uncredited)
Marlyn Mason
Store Detective (uncredited)
Tom McBride
Mrs. Summers (uncredited)
Shirley Mitchell
Plump Girl (uncredited)
Susan Odin
Benton (uncredited)
Robin Riley
Self - Vocalist (uncredited)
Bobby Rydell
Mr. Trent (uncredited)
John Zaremba
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