Because They're Young
Drama
Whoever you are, you're in this picture! Because this tells of youth's challenge to grown-ups who can't understand!
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.
1960-04-01
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Cast
Director
Paul Wendkos
Dick Clark as Neil Hendry
Victoria Shaw as Joanne Dietrich
Michael Callan as Griff Rimer
Tuesday Weld as Anne Gregor
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
Bart Patton as Michael Kramer
Wendell Holmes as Principal Donlan
Philip Coolidge as Mr. Rimer
Kathryn Card as Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum as Shopper with Cart (uncredited)
Bess Flowers as Schoolteacher (uncredited)
Marlyn Mason as (uncredited)
Shirley Mitchell as Mrs. Summers (uncredited)
Bobby Rydell as Self - Vocalist (uncredited)
John Zaremba as Mr. Trent (uncredited)