Because They're Young

1h 42min

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.

Cast

Dick Clark

Dick Clark

Neil Hendry
Michael Callan

Michael Callan

Griff Rimer
Tuesday Weld

Tuesday Weld

Anne Gregor
Victoria Shaw

Victoria Shaw

Joanne Dietrich
Warren Berlinger

Warren Berlinger

Buddy McCalla
Roberta Shore

Roberta Shore

Richelle 'Ricky' Summers
Doug McClure

Doug McClure

Jim Trent
Linda Watkins

Linda Watkins

Frances McCalla
Paul Genge

Paul Genge

Coach Al Pekarek
Bart Patton

Bart Patton

Michael Kramer

Release date

1st Apr 1960

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English