Too Soon to Love

A 1960 American romantic drama directed by Richard Rush, the film centers on teenagers Cathy Taylor (Jennifer West) and Jim Mills (Richard Evans), whose love faces opposition from Cathy's strict father. Defying parental restrictions, they continue their clandestine meetings, leading to Cathy's unexpected pregnancy. Lacking parental support and funds for an abortion, the couple confronts challenging moral and social decisions. The film also features a young Jack Nicholson as Buddy, Jim's friend who attempts to win Cathy's affection. Produced on a $50,000 budget, it is regarded as one of the early films of the American "new wave" and marked the screenwriting debut of Francis Ford Coppola.