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!"

Because They're Young

5.9 | 1h42m | NR | en | Drama

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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5.9 | 1h42m | NR | en | Drama

Synopsis

Cast

Dick Clark ,Michael Callan ,Tuesday Weld

Director

Paul Wendkos

Producted By

Drexel Productions ,

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Cast

Dick Clark

as Neil Hendry

[2011] Paul Williams Still Alive [2008] The Wrecking Crew [2002] Bowling for Columbine [2002] The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and the Colonel [2002] The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years [2001] Spy Kids [1993] Scattergories [1988] Live! Dick Clark Presents [1987] The Return of Bruno

Michael Callan

as Griff Rimer

[1995] Leprechaun 3 [1988] Freeway [1985] My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn [1982] Double Exposure [1978] The Cat and the Canary [1972] The Magnificent Seven Ride! [1969] In Name Only [1966] Occasional Wife [1965] Cat Ballou

Tuesday Weld

as Anne Gregor

[2002] Intimate Affairs [2001] Chelsea Walls [1996] Feeling Minnesota [1993] Falling Down [1988] Heartbreak Hotel [1984] Once Upon a Time in America [1982] Author! Author! [1981] Thief [1977] Looking for Mr. Goodbar