Because They're Young

This article is about the 1960's film. For the Duane Eddy song, see Because They're Young (song).
Because They're Young

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Paul Wendkos
Produced by Jerry Bresler
Written by James Gunn
Based on Harrison High
by John Farris
Starring Dick Clark
Music by John Williams
Cinematography Wilfred M. Cline
Edited by Chester W. Schaeffer
Production
company
Drexel Productions
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release dates
  • April 1960 (1960-04)
Running time
102 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Because They're Young is a 1960 film from Columbia Pictures, starring Dick Clark as Neil Hendry, an American high school teacher who tries to make a difference in the lives of his students. The film co-starred Tuesday Weld, Michael Callan, Warren Berlinger, Roberta Shore, Doug McClure, and Victoria Shaw. It was directed by Paul Wendkos. The screenplay was based on Harrison High, a novel by John Farris. The campus and classroom scenes were shot at Hoover High School in Glendale, California; most of that school's buildings were later torn down and replaced with a more contemporary look in the mid-1960s to comply with California's building codes for schools.

Musicians Duane Eddy and James Darren had cameo roles in the movie, whose title song became the biggest hit record of Eddy's career. Though not appearing himself, Bobby Rydell's "Swingin' School" was featured prominently in the movie's soundtrack.

Plot

A crusading high school teacher tries to help his troubled students.

Cast

External links

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