Because They're Young
1960 · Paul Wendkos · 102 min
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.
Dick ClarkNeil Hendry
Victoria ShawJoanne DietrichMichael CallanGriff Rimer
Tuesday WeldAnne Gregor
Warren BerlingerBuddy McCalla
Roberta ShoreRichelle 'Ricky' Summers
Doug McClureJim Trent
Duane EddySelf
James DarrenSelf
Linda WatkinsFrances McCalla
Chris RobinsonPatcher
Rudy BondChris
Bart PattonMichael Kramer
Wendell HolmesPrincipal Donlan
Philip CoolidgeMr. Rimer
