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.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul WendkosDirector
- James GunnWriter
- John WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Dick ClarkNeil Hendry
- Victoria ShawJoanne Dietrich
- Michael CallanGriff Rimer
- Tuesday WeldAnne Gregor
- Warren BerlingerBuddy McCalla
- Roberta ShoreRichelle 'Ricky' Summers
- Doug McClureJim Trent
- Duane EddySelf
- James DarrenSelf
- Linda WatkinsFrances McCalla
- Chris RobinsonPatcher
- Rudy BondChris
Stills
Themes
high school teacher