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Because They're Young

Because They're Young

Drama

1h 42m

April 1, 1960 (65 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Dick Clark

Dick Clark

Neil Hendry

Birthday: November 30, 1929

30 April 18, 2012 (82)
Victoria Shaw

Victoria Shaw

Joanne Dietrich

Birthday: May 25, 1935

24 August 17, 1988 (53)
Michael Callan

Michael Callan

Griff Rimer

Birthday: November 22, 1935

24 October 10, 2022 (86)
Tuesday Weld

Tuesday Weld

Anne Gregor

Birthday: August 27, 1943

1682
Warren Berlinger

Warren Berlinger

Buddy McCalla

Birthday: August 31, 1937

22 December 2, 2020 (83)
Roberta Shore

Roberta Shore

Richelle 'Ricky' Summers

Birthday: April 7, 1943

1682
Doug McClure

Doug McClure

Jim Trent

Birthday: May 11, 1935

24 February 5, 1995 (59)
Duane Eddy

Duane Eddy

Self

Birthday: April 26, 1938

21 April 30, 2024 (86)
James Darren

James Darren

Self

Birthday: June 8, 1936

23 September 2, 2024 (88)
Linda Watkins

Linda Watkins

Frances McCalla

Birthday: May 23, 1908

51 October 31, 1976 (68)