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Because They're Young

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.

1960 |1h 42m |  Drama

Cast

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Dick Clark

Neil Hendry

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Victoria Shaw

Joanne Dietrich

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Michael Callan

Griff Rimer

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Tuesday Weld

Anne Gregor

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Warren Berlinger

Buddy McCalla

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Roberta Shore

Richelle 'Ricky' Summers

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Doug McClure

Jim Trent

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Duane Eddy

Self

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James Darren

Self

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Linda Watkins

Frances McCalla

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Chris Robinson

Patcher

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Rudy Bond

Chris

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Bart Patton

Michael Kramer

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Wendell Holmes

Principal Donlan

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Philip Coolidge

Mr. Rimer

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Kathryn Card

Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited)

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Franklyn Farnum

Shopper with Cart (uncredited)

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Bess Flowers

Schoolteacher (uncredited)

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Marlyn Mason

(uncredited)

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Shirley Mitchell

Mrs. Summers (uncredited)

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Bobby Rydell

Self - Vocalist (uncredited)

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John Zaremba

Mr. Trent (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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