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Film / 1960
Because They're Young
Directed by
Paul Wendkos
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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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.
Cast
Dick ClarkNeil Hendry
Victoria ShawJoanne Dietrich
Michael CallanGriff Rimer
Tuesday WeldAnne Gregor
Warren BerlingerBuddy McCalla
Roberta ShoreRichelle 'Ricky' Summers
Doug McClureJim Trent
Duane EddySelf
James DarrenSelf
Linda WatkinsFrances McCalla
Chris RobinsonPatcher
Rudy BondChris
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Bart PattonMichael Kramer
Wendell HolmesPrincipal Donlan
Philip CoolidgeMr. Rimer
Stephen TalbotEric Hendry
Jack BryanMr. Gregor George (uncredited)
Kathryn CardMrs. Wellenberg (uncredited)
Al CaseySelf (uncredited)
Malcolm CassellSchool Editor (uncredited)
Franklyn FarnumShopper with Cart (uncredited)
Bess FlowersSchoolteacher (uncredited)
Paul GengeCoach Al Pekarek (uncredited)
Richard GeorgeYoung Man at High School Dance (uncredited)
Frances KarathGirl Friend (uncredited)
Marlyn Mason(uncredited)
Tom McBrideStore Detective (uncredited)
Shirley MitchellMrs. Summers (uncredited)
Susan OdinPlump Girl (uncredited)
Robin RileyBenton (uncredited)
Bobby RydellSelf - Vocalist (uncredited)
John ZarembaMr. Trent (uncredited)
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