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Because They're Young (1960)

NR ★ 5.9/10 102 min Drama United States English
Director: Paul Wendkos
Novel: John Farris
Writer: James Gunn
Streaming: Not available
Whoever you are, you're in this picture! Because this tells of youth's challenge to grown-ups who can't understand!

Description

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.

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Dick Clark
Dick Clark Neil Hendry
Victoria Shaw
Victoria Shaw Joanne Dietrich
Michael Callan
Michael Callan Griff Rimer
Tuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld Anne Gregor
Warren Berlinger
Warren Berlinger Buddy McCalla
Roberta Shore
Roberta Shore Richelle 'Ricky' Summers
Doug McClure
Doug McClure Jim Trent
Duane Eddy
Duane Eddy Self

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