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      Because They're Young

      1960 1h 42m Drama List
      Reviews Neil Hendry (Dick Clark) is an engaging new teacher at a small high school. With a traumatic past that motivates him, Hendry believes in taking a laid-back, down-to-earth approach to reach the students on their level. He feels that being involved in students' lives and helping them with their problems is necessary to making a difference. However, the school's stodgy principal (Wendell Holmes) thinks otherwise. Meanwhile, Hendry captures the heart of the principal's secretary (Victoria Shaw). Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member another 'blackboard jungle' knock-off & dick clark's first movie Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Neil Hendry (Dick Clark) is an engaging new teacher at a small high school. With a traumatic past that motivates him, Hendry believes in taking a laid-back, down-to-earth approach to reach the students on their level. He feels that being involved in students' lives and helping them with their problems is necessary to making a difference. However, the school's stodgy principal (Wendell Holmes) thinks otherwise. Meanwhile, Hendry captures the heart of the principal's secretary (Victoria Shaw).
      Director
      Paul Wendkos
      Screenwriter
      James Gunn
      Production Co
      Jerry Bresler Productions
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      May 3, 2011
      Runtime
      1h 42m