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Because They're Young

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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).
Because They're Young

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Paul Wendkos

Director

Dick Clark

Neil Hendry

Michael Callan

Griff Rimer

Tuesday Weld

Anne Gregor

Victoria Shaw

Joanne Dietrich

Warren Berlinger

Buddy McCalla

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Because They're Young

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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
Producer
Jerry Bresler
Screenwriter
James Gunn
Production Co
Jerry Bresler Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
May 3, 2011
Runtime
1h 42m
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