Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)

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98 min - Comedy | Musical | Romance - 14 April 1965 (USA)

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In the fourth of the highly successful Frankie and Annette beach party movies, a motorcycle gang led by Eric Von Zipper kidnaps singing star Sugar Kane managed by Bullets... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Frankie Avalon	...	Frankie
	Annette Funicello	...	Dee Dee
	Deborah Walley	...	Bonnie Graham
	Harvey Lembeck	...	Eric Von Zipper
	John Ashley	...	Steve Gordon
	Jody McCrea	...	Bonehead
	Donna Loren	...	Donna
	Marta Kristen	...	Lorelei
	Linda Evans	...	Sugar Kane
	Timothy Carey	...	South Dakota Slim
	Don Rickles	...	Big Drop
	Paul Lynde	...	Bullets
	Donna Michelle	...	Animal
	Michael Nader	...	Butch (as Mike Nader)
	Patti Chandler	...	Patti

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In the fourth of the highly successful Frankie and Annette beach party movies, a motorcycle gang led by Eric Von Zipper kidnaps singing star Sugar Kane managed by Bullets, who hires sky-diving surfers Steve and Bonnie from Big Drop for a publicity stunt. With the usual gang of kids and a mermaid named Lorelei. Written by alfiehitchie

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The beach party gang goes sky diving! See more »

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Comedy | Musical | Romance

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USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 April 1965 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Folias na Praia See more »

Filming Locations:

Leo Carrillo State Beach - 35000 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA See more »

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Alta Vista Productions See more »

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98 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Pathécolor)

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2.35 : 1

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Trivia

This was the final full appearance in a "Beach Party" movie for Frankie Avalon. He only appears in six minutes of the follow-up, How to Stuff a Wild Bikini. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Von Zipper falls through Sugar Kane's window, the rest of the bikers suddenly appear behind him in the next shot. See more »

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South Dakota Slim: Leave it to ol' Slim. I got ideas... and they're all vile, baby.
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Catalina Caper (#3.4)" (1990) See more »

Soundtracks

"He's My New Love"
(uncredited)
Music and Arrangements by Jerry Styner
Lyrics by Guy Hemric
Sung by Jackie Ward
Lip-synced by Linda Evans See more »

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