United States / Apr 01, 1960 / NR
Whoever you are, you're in this picture! Because this tells of youth's challenge to grown-ups who can't understand!
1h 42min
Overall average
5.0/10
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Duane Eddy | Self |
| James Darren | Self |
| Linda Watkins | Frances McCalla |
| Chris Robinson | Patcher |
| Rudy Bond | Chris |
| Bart Patton | Michael Kramer |
| Wendell Holmes | Principal Donlan |
| Philip Coolidge | Mr. Rimer |
| Stephen Talbot | Eric Hendry |
| Jack Bryan | Mr. Gregor George (uncredited) |
| Kathryn Card | Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited) |
| Al Casey | Self (uncredited) |
| Malcolm Cassell | School Editor (uncredited) |
| Franklyn Farnum | Shopper with Cart (uncredited) |
| Bess Flowers | Schoolteacher (uncredited) |
| Paul Genge | Coach Al Pekarek (uncredited) |
| Richard George | Young Man at High School Dance (uncredited) |
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| Frances Karath | Girl Friend (uncredited) |
| Marlyn Mason | (uncredited) |
| Tom McBride | Store Detective (uncredited) |
| Shirley Mitchell | Mrs. Summers (uncredited) |
| Susan Odin | Plump Girl (uncredited) |
| Robin Riley | Benton (uncredited) |
| Bobby Rydell | Self - Vocalist (uncredited) |
| John Zaremba | Mr. Trent (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Because They're Young |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Drexel Productions |
| Release date | 1 aprile 1960 |
| Writer | John Farris, James Gunn |
| Cinematography | Wilfrid M. Cline |
| Assistant directors | Paul Wendkos |
| Camera operators | Wilfrid M. Cline |
| Additional photography | Wilfrid M. Cline |
| Music | John Williams, Harold Lee |
| Sound | Harold Lee, John Williams |
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