Because They're Young (1960)
1h 42m
Running Time
April 1, 1960Release Date
Because They're Young (1960)
1h 42m
Running Time
April 1, 1960Release Date
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Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Dick Clark
Neil Hendry
Victoria Shaw
Joan Dietrich
Michael Callan
Griff Rimer
Warren Berlinger
Buddy McCalla
Tuesday Weld
Anne Gregor
Roberta Shore
Richelle 'Ricky' Summers
Paul Wendkos
Director
John Farris
Writer
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Wiki.
Because They're Young is a 1960 American drama film directed by Paul Wendkos and starring Dick Clark as Neil Hendry, an American high-school teacher who tries to make a difference in the lives of his students. The film co-stars Tuesday Weld, Michael Callan, Warren Berlinger, Roberta Shore, Doug McClure, Victoria Shaw and Stephen Talbot. The screenplay was based on Harrison High, a 1959 novel by John Farris.
Musicians Duane Eddy and James Darren appear in cameo roles, and the film's title song became the biggest hit record of Eddy's career. Bobby Rydell's "Swingin' School" is featured prominently in the film's soundtrack, though Rydell does not appear in the film.