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Because They're Young (1960)

5.5 | Apr 01, 1960 (US) | Drama | 01:42

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.

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Dick Clark
Neil Hendry
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Michael Callan
Griff Rimer
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Tuesday Weld
Anne Gregor
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Victoria Shaw
Joanne Dietrich
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Warren Berlinger
Buddy McCalla
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Roberta Shore
Richelle 'Ricky' Summers
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Doug McClure
Jim Trent
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Linda Watkins
Frances McCalla