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Because They're Young

Because They're Young

Because They're Young

Because They're Young

Whoever you are, you're in this picture! Because this tells of youth's challenge to grown-ups who can't understand!

1960•1h 42m•

★5.9(7 ratings)

Drama

Overview

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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Main Cast

Dick Clark

Dick Clark

Neil Hendry

Victoria Shaw

Victoria Shaw

Joanne Dietrich

Michael Callan

Michael Callan

Griff Rimer

Tuesday Weld

Tuesday Weld

Anne Gregor

Warren Berlinger

Warren Berlinger

Buddy McCalla

Roberta Shore

Roberta Shore

Richelle 'Ricky' Summers

Doug McClure

Doug McClure

Jim Trent

Duane Eddy

Duane Eddy

Self

James Darren

James Darren

Self

Linda Watkins

Linda Watkins

Frances McCalla

Chris Robinson

Chris Robinson

Patcher

Rudy Bond

Rudy Bond

Chris

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Paul Wendkos

Writing

Writer: James Gunn
Novel: John Farris

Music & Sound

Sound Recordist: Harold Lee
Original Music Composer: John Williams

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Wilfrid M. Cline

Keywords

high school teacher

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Whoever you are, you're in this picture! Because this tells of youth's challenge to grown-ups who can't understand!"

#2

The runtime is 102 minutes (1h 42m).

#3

The film was directed by Paul Wendkos.

#4

The screenplay was written by James Gunn.

#5

The score was composed by John Williams.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Wilfrid M. Cline.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0053641.

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Rating

5.9/10

Average

7 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Because They're Young

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

NR

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Drexel Productions