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Shag (1989)

PG  98 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance   -  21 July 1989 (USA)
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Summer of 1963. Carson is getting married to her boyfriend so her friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend.

Director:

Zelda Barron

Writers:

Lanier Laney (story), Terry Sweeney (story), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Phoebe Cates, Bridget Fonda and Scott Coffey
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Phoebe Cates ...
Carson
Scott Coffey ...
Chip
Bridget Fonda ...
Melaina
Annabeth Gish ...
Pudge
Page Hannah Page Hannah ...
Luanne
Robert Rusler ...
Buzz
Tyrone Power Jr. Tyrone Power Jr. ...
Harley
Jeff Yagher ...
Jimmy Valentine
Paul Lieber ...
The Manager
Donald Craig Donald Craig ...
Senator Clatterbuck
Shirley Anne Field Shirley Anne Field ...
Mrs. Clatterbuck
Leilani Sarelle ...
Suette
Carrie Hamilton Carrie Hamilton ...
Nadine
Jay Baker Jay Baker ...
Big Bob
Joe Seely Joe Seely ...
The Creep
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Storyline

Summer of 1963. Carson is getting married to her boyfriend so her friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend. Written by Mattias Thuresson  

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Plot Keywords:

Beach | Weekend | Inhibition | Nostalgic | Best Friend  | See more »

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On a summer weekend in 1963, four girlfriends made memories that would last a lifetime.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Shag: The Movie See more »

Filming Locations:

Florence, South Carolina, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$6,957,975 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Palace Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The interior set used for the Clatterbug's main home is the exact same set used for their house in Myrtle Beach. A few small changes were made to make it look different. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The Furuno radar unit on top of Senator Clatterbuck's yacht is too modern for 1963. See more »

Quotes

Malaina: I can't believe I'm making out with Jimmy Valentine.
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Connections

References "New American Bandstand 1965" (1952) See more »

Soundtracks

"Catfight"
Performed by Andy Paley
Composed by Andy Paley (as Paley)
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Recording courtesy of Sire Records Co. See more »