Because They're Young
| 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 |
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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
- Dick Clark - Neil Hendry
- Michael Callan - Griff Rimer
- Tuesday Weld - Ann Gregor
- Victoria Shaw - Joan Dietrich
- Roberta Shore - Ricky Summers
- Warren Berlinger - Buddy McCalla
- Doug McClure - Jim
- Linda Watkins - Frances McCalla
- Chris Robinson - Patcher
- Rudy Bond - Chris
- Wendell Holmes - Principal Donlan
- Philip Coolidge - Mr. Rimer
- Bart Patton - Kramer
- Stephen Talbot - Eric
- James Darren - Himself
- Duane Eddy and the Rebels - Themselves