Film
Because They're Young
1960· NR· 1h 42m· Drama
“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.
1960-04-01
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Key Crew
DirectorPaul Wendkos
WriterJames Gunn
Director of PhotographyWilfrid M. Cline
Original Music ComposerJohn Williams
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 6 crew)
Details
Released1960-04-01
Runtime1h 42m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosDrexel Productions
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating5.9/10 · 7 votes
Original languageen
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