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!"

Title: Because They're Young
Original Title: Because They're Young
Release Date: 1960-04-01
Status: Released
Rating: 5.5/10 (from 6 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Drexel Productions
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
Neil Hendry

Michael Callan
Griff Rimer

Tuesday Weld
Anne Gregor

Victoria Shaw
Joanne Dietrich

Warren Berlinger
Buddy McCalla

Roberta Shore
Richelle 'Ricky' Summers

Doug McClure
Jim Trent

Duane Eddy
Self

James Darren
Self

Linda Watkins
Frances McCalla