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Because They're Young

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
Release Date: Friday, April 1 1960
64 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Dick ClarkDick Clark
Dick Clark was
30 in Because They're Young
as 'Neil Hendry'.
Sat, Nov 30 1929 –
Wed, Apr 18 2012
Portrait of Michael CallanMichael Callan
Michael Callan was
24 in Because They're Young
as 'Griff Rimer'.
Fri, Nov 22 1935 –
Mon, Oct 10 2022
Portrait of Tuesday WeldTuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld was
16 in Because They're Young
as 'Anne Gregor'.
Fri, Aug 27 1943
Portrait of Victoria ShawVictoria Shaw
Victoria Shaw was
24 in Because They're Young
as 'Joanne Dietrich'.
Sat, May 25 1935 –
Wed, Aug 17 1988
Portrait of Warren BerlingerWarren Berlinger
Warren Berlinger was
22 in Because They're Young
as 'Buddy McCalla'.
Tue, Aug 31 1937 –
Wed, Dec 02 2020
Portrait of Roberta ShoreRoberta Shore
Roberta Shore was
16 in Because They're Young
as 'Richelle 'Ricky' Summers'.
Wed, Apr 07 1943
Portrait of Doug McClureDoug McClure
Doug McClure was
24 in Because They're Young
as 'Jim Trent'.
Sat, May 11 1935 –
Sun, Feb 05 1995
Portrait of Duane EddyDuane Eddy
Duane Eddy was
21 in Because They're Young
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 26 1938 –
Tue, Apr 30 2024
Portrait of James DarrenJames Darren
James Darren was
23 in Because They're Young
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 08 1936 –
Mon, Sep 02 2024
Portrait of Linda WatkinsLinda Watkins
Linda Watkins was
51 in Because They're Young
as 'Frances McCalla'.
Sat, May 23 1908 –
Sun, Oct 31 1976
Portrait of Chris RobinsonChris Robinson
Chris Robinson was
21 in Because They're Young
as 'Patcher'.
Sat, Nov 05 1938
Portrait of Rudy BondRudy Bond
Rudy Bond was
47 in Because They're Young
as 'Chris'.
Thu, Oct 10 1912 –
Mon, Mar 29 1982
Portrait of Paul GengePaul Genge
Paul Genge was
47 in Because They're Young
as 'Coach Al Pekarek'.
Sat, Mar 29 1913 –
Fri, May 13 1988
Portrait of Bart PattonBart Patton
Bart Patton was
20 in Because They're Young
as 'Michael Kramer'.
Tue, Jul 11 1939

Crew

Portrait of Paul WendkosPaul Wendkos
Paul Wendkos was
34 in Because They're Young
as 'Director'
Sun, Sep 20 1925 –
Thu, Nov 12 2009
Portrait of James GunnJames Gunn
James Gunn was
39 in Because They're Young
as 'Writer'
Sun, Aug 22 1920 –
Thu, Sep 22 1966
Portrait of John WilliamsJohn Williams
John Williams was
28 in Because They're Young
as 'Music'
Mon, Feb 08 1932
Portrait of John FarrisJohn Farris
John Farris was
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as 'Novel'
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Portrait of Harold LeeHarold Lee
Harold Lee was
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as 'Sound Recordist'
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