Because They're Young
5.5
102 minutes
4/1/1960
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 List
Dick Clark
as Neil Hendry
Michael Callan
as Griff Rimer
Tuesday Weld
as Anne Gregor
Victoria Shaw
as Joanne Dietrich
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
Paul Genge
as Coach Al Pekarek
Bart Patton
as Michael Kramer