Because They're Young
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.
Release date
01/04/1960
Votes
7
Popularity
0.9
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. Rimer
Stephen Talbot
Eric Hendry
Jack Bryan
Mr. Gregor George (uncredited)
Kathryn Card
Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited)
Al Casey
Self (uncredited)
Malcolm Cassell
School Editor (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Shopper with Cart (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Schoolteacher (uncredited)
Paul Genge
Coach Al Pekarek (uncredited)
Richard George
Young Man at High School Dance (uncredited)
Frances Karath
Girl Friend (uncredited)
Marlyn Mason
(uncredited)
Tom McBride
Store Detective (uncredited)
Shirley Mitchell
Mrs. Summers (uncredited)
Susan Odin
Plump Girl (uncredited)
Robin Riley
Benton (uncredited)
Bobby Rydell
Self - Vocalist (uncredited)
John Zaremba
Mr. Trent (uncredited)
Original Soundtrack
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High School Teacher: Maturing
The Wave
Mr. Holland's Opus
The History Boys
The Class
Teachers
Manca Poco
Stand and Deliver
The Official Story
Signal 100
Juliet, Naked
Coming Out
GTO: The Movie
Narratage
The Disco Years
To Sir, with Love
Everlasting Love
Indian Summer
Up the Down Staircase
Here Comes the Boom