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…
Watch out Brigitte...here comes Gidget!
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.
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Sandra Dee
Gidget
James Darren
Moondoggie
Cliff Robertson
The Big Kahuna
Arthur O'Connell
Russell Lawrence
Mary LaRoche
Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence
Joby Baker
Stinky
Tom Laughlin
Lover Boy
Sue George
Betty Louise aka B.L.
Robert Ellis
Hot Shot
Jo Morrow
Mary Lou
Yvonne Craig
Nan
Patti Kane
Patti
Doug McClure
Waikiki
Burt Metcalfe
Lord Byron
Dick Clark
Himself - Trailer Host (uncredited)
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What is Gidget about?
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…
When was Gidget released?
Gidget was released in 1959.
What genres does Gidget belong to?
Gidget is categorised as Comedy, Romance.
Who stars in Gidget?
The cast of Gidget includes Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell, Mary LaRoche.