Because They're Young
Because They're Young
Release: 1960-04-01
·Runtime: 102m
·★ 5.5
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Drexel Productions
Cast
Warren Berlinger
as Buddy McCalla
Doug McClure
as Jim Trent
Franklyn Farnum
as Shopper with Cart (uncredited)
Victoria Shaw
as Joanne Dietrich
Wendell Holmes
as Principal Donlan
Philip Coolidge
as Mr. Rimer
Dick Clark
as Neil Hendry
Michael Callan
as Griff Rimer
Kathryn Card
as Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited)
Chris Robinson
as Patcher
Marlyn Mason
as (uncredited)
Bobby Rydell
as Self - Vocalist (uncredited)
James Darren
as Self
Shirley Mitchell
as Mrs. Summers (uncredited)
Linda Watkins
as Frances McCalla
Bart Patton
as Michael Kramer
Bess Flowers
as Schoolteacher (uncredited)
Tuesday Weld
as Anne Gregor
Roberta Shore
as Richelle 'Ricky' Summers
John Zaremba
as Mr. Trent (uncredited)
Duane Eddy
as Self
