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Subject: Film "Because They're Young" (1960). Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1960
- Release date
- Apr 1, 1960
- Genres
- Drama
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- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10
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Subject: Film "Because They're Young" (1960).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: Because They're Young.
Year: 1960.
Director: Paul Wendkos.
Genre: American drama.
Source Material: Adaptation of the controversial novel "Harrison High".
Plot: About an idealistic young high-school teacher (Neil Hendry) dealing with over-sexed and troubled teenagers. He tries to make a difference in the lives of his students.
Starring: Dick Clark as Neil Hendry (noted as a newcomer in the starring role).
Cast: 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.
Release Date (US): 04/01/1960.
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