Because They're Young
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1960-04-01
Runtime: 102 mins
Director: Paul Wendkos
Writer: James Gunn
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama
Original title: Because They're Young
Production Companies: Drexel Productions
Production Countries: United States of America
Cast
Dick Clark
Victoria Shaw
Michael Callan
Tuesday Weld
Warren Berlinger
Roberta Shore
Doug McClure
Duane Eddy
James Darren
Linda Watkins
Chris Robinson
Rudy Bond
Bart Patton
Wendell Holmes
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