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!”

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

Novela

John Farris

Screenplay

James Gunn

Music

John Williams

Status

Released

Release date

01/04/1960

Original language

English