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Because They're Young (1960)

Name: Because They're Young
Director: Paul Wendkos
Genre: Drama
Released: 1960-04-01
Rating: 5.9

"Whoever you are, you're in this picture! Because this tells of youth's challenge to grown-ups who can't understand!"

Year 19601h 42m* 5.9/10Drama

Because They're Young is a 1960 drama directed by Paul Wendkos. It features Dick Clark, Victoria Shaw, Michael Callan in lead roles. The film carries a runtime of 1h 42m. Audiences have rated it 5.9/10 across 7 votes. It does not currently have an official streaming source listed for India.

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.