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Because They're Young

"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.

Top Cast

  • Dick Clark

    Dick Clark

    Neil Hendry

  • Victoria Shaw

    Victoria Shaw

    Joanne Dietrich

  • Michael Callan

    Michael Callan

    Griff Rimer

  • Tuesday Weld

    Tuesday Weld

    Anne Gregor

  • Warren Berlinger

    Warren Berlinger

    Buddy McCalla

  • Roberta Shore

    Roberta Shore

    Richelle 'Ricky' Summers

  • Doug McClure

    Doug McClure

    Jim Trent

  • Duane Eddy

    Duane Eddy

    Self

  • James Darren

    James Darren

    Self

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.

Rating

5.9 / 10
7 Reviews
1 Popular

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