Because They're Young
1960, English. Directed by Paul Wendkos.
Whoever you are, you're in this picture! Because this tells of youth's challenge to grown-ups who can't understand!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 April 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Gunn
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Because They're Young runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Because They're Young is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Because They're Young isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 1960. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Because They're Young?
Because They're Young (1960) was directed by Paul Wendkos and stars Dick Clark, Victoria Shaw, Michael Callan.