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Because They're Young

Because They're Young

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 1, 1960

Runtime

1h 42m

Genres

Drama

User Score

55%

Original Title

Because They're Young

Production Companies

Drexel Productions

Director

Paul Wendkos

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.