Because They're Young (1960)

Because They're Young (1960)

Whoever you are, you're in this picture! Because this tells of youth's challenge to grown-ups who can't understand! 1960-04-01 United States of America 102 Min. PG-13
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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 is Neil Hendry
Neil Hendry
Victoria Shaw is Joanne Dietrich
Joanne Dietrich
Michael Callan is Griff Rimer
Griff Rimer
Tuesday Weld is Anne Gregor
Anne Gregor
Warren Berlinger is Buddy McCalla
Buddy McCalla
Roberta Shore is Richelle 'Ricky' Summers
Richelle 'Ricky' Summers
Doug McClure is Jim Trent
Jim Trent
Linda Watkins is Frances McCalla
Frances McCalla
Rudy Bond is Chris