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Because They're Young

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, April 1 1960
64 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Dick ClarkDick ClarkDick Clark was 30 in Because They're Young as 'Neil Hendry'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 30 1929 –
Wed, Apr 18 2012
Portrait of Michael CallanMichael CallanMichael Callan was 24 in Because They're Young as 'Griff Rimer'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 22 1935 –
Mon, Oct 10 2022
Portrait of Tuesday WeldTuesday WeldTuesday Weld was 16 in Because They're Young as 'Anne Gregor'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 27 1943
Portrait of Victoria ShawVictoria ShawVictoria Shaw was 24 in Because They're Young as 'Joanne Dietrich'.
Birthday: Sat, May 25 1935 –
Wed, Aug 17 1988
Portrait of Warren BerlingerWarren BerlingerWarren Berlinger was 22 in Because They're Young as 'Buddy McCalla'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 31 1937 –
Wed, Dec 02 2020
Portrait of Roberta ShoreRoberta ShoreRoberta Shore was 16 in Because They're Young as 'Richelle 'Ricky' Summers'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 07 1943
Portrait of Doug McClureDoug McClureDoug McClure was 24 in Because They're Young as 'Jim Trent'.
Birthday: Sat, May 11 1935 –
Sun, Feb 05 1995
Portrait of Duane EddyDuane EddyDuane Eddy was 21 in Because They're Young as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 26 1938 –
Tue, Apr 30 2024
Portrait of James DarrenJames DarrenJames Darren was 23 in Because They're Young as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 08 1936 –
Mon, Sep 02 2024
Portrait of Linda WatkinsLinda WatkinsLinda Watkins was 51 in Because They're Young as 'Frances McCalla'.
Birthday: Sat, May 23 1908 –
Sun, Oct 31 1976
Portrait of Chris RobinsonChris RobinsonChris Robinson was 21 in Because They're Young as 'Patcher'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 05 1938
Portrait of Rudy BondRudy BondRudy Bond was 47 in Because They're Young as 'Chris'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 10 1912 –
Mon, Mar 29 1982
Portrait of Paul GengePaul GengePaul Genge was 47 in Because They're Young as 'Coach Al Pekarek'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 29 1913 –
Fri, May 13 1988
Portrait of Bart PattonBart PattonBart Patton was 20 in Because They're Young as 'Michael Kramer'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 11 1939

Crew

Portrait of Paul WendkosPaul WendkosPaul Wendkos was 34 in Because They're Young as 'Director'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 20 1925 –
Thu, Nov 12 2009
Portrait of James GunnJames GunnJames Gunn was 39 in Because They're Young as 'Writer'
Birthday: Sun, Aug 22 1920 –
Thu, Sep 22 1966
Portrait of John WilliamsJohn WilliamsJohn Williams was 28 in Because They're Young as 'Music'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 08 1932
Portrait of John FarrisJohn FarrisJohn Farris was >> in Because They're Young as 'Novel'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harold LeeHarold LeeHarold Lee was >> in Because They're Young as 'Sound Recordist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday