
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!
Drama
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.
DirectorPaul Wendkos
Cast

Michael Callan
Griff Rimer

James Darren
Self

Bart Patton
Michael Kramer

Chris Robinson
Patcher

Duane Eddy
Self

Bess Flowers
Schoolteacher (uncredited)

John Zaremba
Mr. Trent (uncredited)

Wendell Holmes
Principal Donlan

Victoria Shaw
Joanne Dietrich

Bobby Rydell
Self - Vocalist (uncredited)

Tuesday Weld
Anne Gregor

Rudy Bond
Chris

Philip Coolidge
Mr. Rimer

Shirley Mitchell
Mrs. Summers (uncredited)

Dick Clark
Neil Hendry

Warren Berlinger
Buddy McCalla

Doug McClure
Jim Trent

Linda Watkins
Frances McCalla

Marlyn Mason
(uncredited)

Roberta Shore
Richelle 'Ricky' Summers

Kathryn Card
Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum
Shopper with Cart (uncredited)