The Young Don't Cry(1957)
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The Young Don't Cry Synopsis
An orphaned teen gets involved with some chain-gang convicts.
The Young Don't Cry (1957) is a drama film directed by Alfred L. Werker, released on July 26, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Sal Mineo, James Whitmore, J. Carrol Naish and Gene Lyons. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred L. Werker
- Writers:
- Richard Jessup, Richard Jessup
- Producers:
- Philip A. Waxman
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Haller
- Composer:
- George Antheil
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Young Don't Cry (1957) Trailer
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The Young Don't Cry Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sal Mineo
as Leslie Henderson
James Whitmore
as Rudy Krist
J. Carrol Naish
as Plug
Gene Lyons
as Max Cole
Paul Carr
as Tom Bradley
Dolores Rosedale
as Mrs. Maureen Cole (as Roxanne)
- Thomas A. Carlin
Thomas A. Carlin
as Johnny Clancy
Leigh Whipper
as Doosy
Stefan Gierasch
as Billy
- Victor Thorley
Victor Thorley
as Whittaker
- James Reese
James Reese
as Mr. Gwinn
Ruth Attaway
as Philomena
Key crew
Directed by Alfred L. Werker, written by Richard Jessup and Richard Jessup, produced by Philip A. Waxman.
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The Young Don't Cry Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Young Don't Cry – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Young Don't Cry?
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The main cast of The Young Don't Cry (1957) includes Sal Mineo, James Whitmore, J. Carrol Naish, Gene Lyons and Paul Carr. The film was directed by Alfred L. Werker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Young Don't Cry released?
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The Young Don't Cry was released on July 26, 1957 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Young Don't Cry worth watching?
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The Young Don't Cry (1957) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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