
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.
Director Paul Wendkos
Cast

James Darren
Self

Shirley Mitchell
Mrs. Summers (uncredited)

Bobby Rydell
Self - Vocalist (uncredited)

Tuesday Weld
Anne Gregor

Marlyn Mason
(uncredited)

Michael Callan
Griff Rimer

Duane Eddy
Self

Chris Robinson
Patcher

Philip Coolidge
Mr. Rimer

Warren Berlinger
Buddy McCalla

Doug McClure
Jim Trent

Rudy Bond
Chris

Bart Patton
Michael Kramer

Kathryn Card
Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited)

Roberta Shore
Richelle 'Ricky' Summers

Linda Watkins
Frances McCalla

John Zaremba
Mr. Trent (uncredited)

Victoria Shaw
Joanne Dietrich

Franklyn Farnum
Shopper with Cart (uncredited)

Bess Flowers
Schoolteacher (uncredited)

Dick Clark
Neil Hendry

Wendell Holmes
Principal Donlan