
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.

as Neil Hendry

as Joanne Dietrich

as Griff Rimer

as Anne Gregor

as Buddy McCalla

as Richelle 'Ricky' Summers

as Jim Trent

as Self

as Self

as Frances McCalla

as Patcher

as Chris

as Michael Kramer

as Principal Donlan

as Mr. Rimer

as Eric Hendry

as Mr. Gregor George (uncredited)

as Mrs. Wellenberg (uncredited)

as Self (uncredited)

as School Editor (uncredited)

as Shopper with Cart (uncredited)

as Schoolteacher (uncredited)

as Coach Al Pekarek (uncredited)

as Young Man at High School Dance (uncredited)

as Girl Friend (uncredited)

as (uncredited)

as Store Detective (uncredited)

as Mrs. Summers (uncredited)

as Plump Girl (uncredited)

as Benton (uncredited)

as Self - Vocalist (uncredited)

as Mr. Trent (uncredited)