Because They're Young

Name: Because They're Young
Cast: Dick Clark, Victoria Shaw, Michael Callan, Tuesday Weld, Warren Berlinger

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Paul WendkosWriter: James Gunn

Dick Clark

as Neil Hendry

Victoria Shaw

as Joanne Dietrich

Michael Callan

as Griff Rimer

Tuesday Weld

as Anne Gregor

Warren Berlinger

as Buddy McCalla

Roberta Shore

as Richelle 'Ricky' Summers

Doug McClure

as Jim Trent

Duane Eddy

as Self

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