From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Because They’re Young
Because They’re Young
Because They’re Young Editing by Chester W. Schaeffer
Studio Drexel Productions
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date(s) April 1960 (1960-04)
Running time 102 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Because They’re Young is a 1960 film from Columbia Pic-
tures, 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,
Warren Berlinger, Roberta Shore, Doug McClure, and Vic-
toria Shaw. It was directed by Paul Wendkos. The screen-
play was based on Harrison High, a novel by John Farris.
The campus and classroom scenes were shot at Hoover
High School, Glendale, CA. Most of the buildings were lat-
er torn down and replaced with a more contemporary
Theatrical release poster look in the mid-1960s to comply with California’s build-
Directed by Paul Wendkos ing codes for schools.
Musicians Duane Eddy and James Darren had cameo
Produced by Jerry Bresler roles in the movie, whose title song became the biggest
Written by James Gunn hit record of Eddy’s career. Though not appearing him-
self, Bobby Rydell’s "Swingin’ School" was featured
Based on Harrison High by
prominently in the movie’s soundtrack.
John Farris
Starring Dick Clark
External links
Music by John Williams
• Because They’re Young at the Internet Movie Database
Cinematography Wilfred M. Cline
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Categories:
• 1960 films
• American films
• English-language films
• Coming-of-age films
• Films based on novels
• 1960s drama films
• Black-and-white films
• 1960s drama film stubs
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