Because They're Young

Because They're Young (1960)

Whoever you are, you're in this picture! Because this tells of youth's challenge to grown-ups who can't understand!

Radar 31Slightly unusualUS:NR1h 42mDrama

The Radar read

A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

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.

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Radar score31/100
Quality signal64/100
Audience rating5.9
Votes counted7
Trust signalSlightly unusual

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