Because They're Young (1960)
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.
Director: Paul Wendkos
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Dick Clark as Neil Hendry |
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Victoria Shaw as Joanne Dietrich |
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Michael Callan as Griff Rimer |
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Tuesday Weld as Anne Gregor |
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Warren Berlinger as Buddy McCalla |
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Roberta Shore as Richelle 'Ricky' Summers |
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Doug McClure as Jim Trent |
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Duane Eddy as Self |
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James Darren as Self |
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Linda Watkins as Frances McCalla |
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Chris Robinson as Patcher |
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Rudy Bond as Chris |
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Bart Patton as Michael Kramer |
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Wendell Holmes as Principal Donlan |
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Philip Coolidge as Mr. Rimer |
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Stephen Talbot as Eric Hendry |
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Jack Bryan as Mr. Gregor George (uncredited) |
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Kathryn Card as Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited) |
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Al Casey as Self (uncredited) |
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Malcolm Cassell as School Editor (uncredited) |
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Franklyn Farnum as Shopper with Cart (uncredited) |
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Bess Flowers as Schoolteacher (uncredited) |
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Paul Genge as Coach Al Pekarek (uncredited) |
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Richard George as Young Man at High School Dance (uncredited) |
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Frances Karath as Girl Friend (uncredited) |
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Marlyn Mason as (uncredited) |
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Tom McBride as Store Detective (uncredited) |
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Shirley Mitchell as Mrs. Summers (uncredited) |
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Susan Odin as Plump Girl (uncredited) |
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Robin Riley as Benton (uncredited) |
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Bobby Rydell as Self - Vocalist (uncredited) |
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John Zaremba as Mr. Trent (uncredited) |
| Directing | Paul Wendkos | Director |
| Writing | John Farris | Novel |
| Writing | James Gunn | Writer |
| Sound | Harold Lee | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | John Williams | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Wilfrid M. Cline | Director of Photography |
