Gidget poster

Gidget( 1959)

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Watch out Brigitte...here comes Gidget!

Overview

Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggie. She's fascinated with his sport and starts to hang out with his clique. Although they make fun of her at first, they teach her to surf and soon she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget". But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Sandra Dee

      Gidget

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      James Darren

      Moondoggie

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      Cliff Robertson

      The Big Kahuna

    4. cast image

      Arthur O'Connell

      Russell Lawrence

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      Mary LaRoche

      Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence

    6. cast image

      Joby Baker

      Stinky

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      Tom Laughlin

      Lover Boy

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      Sue George

      Betty Louise aka B.L.

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      Robert Ellis

      Hot Shot

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      Jo Morrow

      Mary Lou

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      Yvonne Craig

      Nan

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      Patti Kane

      Patti

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      Doug McClure

      Waikiki

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      Burt Metcalfe

      Lord Byron

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      Dick Clark

      Himself - Trailer Host (uncredited)

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Sun May 27 2018
    The first beach flick with surprising mindfood minus the goofiness RELEASED IN 1959 and directed by Paul Wendkos, "Gidget” is a beach drama about a 16 year-old tomboyish girl (Sandra Dee) who gravitates toward a group of surfing males in Southern Cal, specifically Malibu. Kahuna (Cliff Robertson), a surf “bum” and leader of the group, becomes her figurative big brother as she tries to attract the attentions of Kahuna’s mentee, Moondoggie (James Darren). The film is iconic and influential, leading to two sequels and a TV series, not to mention scores of 60’s beach flicks, most inferior bec...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    1500000.00

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