The Careless Years
“Girls From The "Right" Kind Of Home...Stumbling Into The "Wrong" Kind Of Love!”
Synopsis
A high school girl from a wealthy family falls for a fellow student from a poor family. Both families disapprove, and, unable to stand the pressure, the couple quit school and flee to Mexico.
Top Cast
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Dean Stockwell
Jerry Vernon
Natalie Trundy
Emily 'Miley' Meredith
John Larch
Sam Vernon
Barbara Billingsley
Helen Meredith
John Stephenson
Charles Meredith
Maureen Cassidy
Harriet
Mason Alan Dinehart
Bob Williams (as Alan Dinehart III)
Virginia Christine
Mrs. Vernon
Robert Hyatt
Biff Vernon (as Bobby Hyatt)
Hugh Sanders
Uncle Harry
Claire Carleton
Aunt Martha (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 2, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Screenplay & Story
- John Howard Lawson, Mitch Lindemann
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Careless Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Bryna Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Hiller
John Howard Lawson, Mitch Lindemann
Leith Stevens
Sam Leavitt
Leon Barsha
Edward Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Leon Barsha
Editor
Sam Leavitt
Director of Photography
Edward Lewis
Producer
Orbach
Costume Design
John Howard Lawson
Screenplay
Mitch Lindemann
Screenplay
Arthur Hiller
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Careless Years
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Careless Years about?
A high school girl from a wealthy family falls for a fellow student from a poor family. Both families disapprove, and, unable to stand the pressure, the couple quit school and flee to Mexico.
Who directed The Careless Years?
The Careless Years was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Who stars in The Careless Years?
The principal cast of The Careless Years includes Dean Stockwell, Natalie Trundy, John Larch, Barbara Billingsley, John Stephenson.
When was The Careless Years released and how long is it?
The Careless Years was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Careless Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Careless Years was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Careless Years?
The Careless Years holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).