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Because They're Young (1960)

NR · 1960-04-01 · 1h 42m · EN
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Whoever you are, you're in this picture! Because this tells of youth's challenge to grown-ups who can't understand!

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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Paul WendkosDirectorJames GunnWriter

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Dick ClarkDick ClarkNeil HendryMichael CallanMichael CallanGriff RimerTuesday WeldTuesday WeldAnne GregorVictoria ShawVictoria ShawJoanne DietrichWarren BerlingerWarren BerlingerBuddy McCallaRoberta ShoreRoberta ShoreRichelle 'Ricky' SummersDoug McClureDoug McClureJim TrentDuane EddyDuane EddySelfJames DarrenJames DarrenSelfLinda WatkinsLinda WatkinsFrances McCallaChris RobinsonChris RobinsonPatcherRudy BondRudy BondChris

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High school teacher

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What is Because They're Young about?

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.

How long is Because They're Young?

Because They're Young has a runtime of 102 minutes.