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Because They're Young

19601h 42m5.9/ 10 · TMDB · 7 votes
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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.

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Directed by Paul Wendkos

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The people behind the story

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

James Darren
James Darren

Self

Linda Watkins
Linda Watkins

Frances McCalla

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Film details

Released1 Apr 1960
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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Chris Robinson
Chris Robinson

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Rudy Bond
Rudy Bond

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