
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

Shirley Mitchell
Mrs. Summers (uncredited)

Dick Clark
Neil Hendry

Linda Watkins
Frances McCalla

Victoria Shaw
Joanne Dietrich

Doug McClure
Jim Trent

James Darren
Self

Bart Patton
Michael Kramer

Duane Eddy
Self

Philip Coolidge
Mr. Rimer

Franklyn Farnum
Shopper with Cart (uncredited)

Wendell Holmes
Principal Donlan

Chris Robinson
Patcher

Kathryn Card
Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited)

Bess Flowers
Schoolteacher (uncredited)

Marlyn Mason
(uncredited)

Michael Callan
Griff Rimer

Roberta Shore
Richelle 'Ricky' Summers

Rudy Bond
Chris

Bobby Rydell
Self - Vocalist (uncredited)

John Zaremba
Mr. Trent (uncredited)

Tuesday Weld
Anne Gregor

Warren Berlinger
Buddy McCalla