Because They're Young (1960)
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: April 1, 1960
Cast
- Dick Clark - Neil Hendry
- Victoria Shaw - Joanne Dietrich
- Michael Callan - Griff Rimer
- Tuesday Weld - Anne Gregor
- Warren Berlinger - Buddy McCalla
- Roberta Shore - Richelle 'Ricky' Summers
- Doug McClure - Jim Trent
- Duane Eddy - Self
- James Darren - Self
- Linda Watkins - Frances McCalla
Screenplay
- John Farris (Novel)
- James Gunn
Music: John Williams
Cinematography: Wilfrid M. Cline
Production: Drexel Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
high school teacher
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Because They're Young about?
- 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.
- Who directed Because They're Young?
- Because They're Young was directed by Paul Wendkos.
- Who stars in Because They're Young?
- Because They're Young stars Dick Clark, Victoria Shaw, Michael Callan, Tuesday Weld, Warren Berlinger, Roberta Shore.
- How long is Because They're Young?
- Because They're Young has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Because They're Young?
- Because They're Young is a Drama film.
- Where was Because They're Young produced?
- Because They're Young was produced in United States of America.