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Gidget

  • 19591959
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Sandra Dee, James Darren, and Cliff Robertson in Gidget (1959)
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A young girl discovers surfing and love (in that order) during one transitive summer.A young girl discovers surfing and love (in that order) during one transitive summer.A young girl discovers surfing and love (in that order) during one transitive summer.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
3.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Paul Wendkos
  • Writers
    • Gabrielle Upton(screenplay)
    • Frederick Kohner(novel)
  • Stars
    • Sandra Dee
    • James Darren
    • Cliff Robertson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Wendkos
  • Writers
    • Gabrielle Upton(screenplay)
    • Frederick Kohner(novel)
  • Stars
    • Sandra Dee
    • James Darren
    • Cliff Robertson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 43User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Sandra Dee in Gidget (1959)
    Sandra Dee, Joby Baker, James Darren, Robert Ellis, Tom Laughlin, Doug McClure, Burt Metcalfe, Jo Morrow, and Cliff Robertson in Gidget (1959)
    Gidget (1959)
    Gidget (1959)
    James Darren, Shary Marshall, Burt Metcalfe, and Cliff Robertson in Gidget (1959)
    James Darren, Shary Marshall, Burt Metcalfe, and Cliff Robertson in Gidget (1959)
    Sandra Dee in Gidget (1959)
    Yvonne Craig, Patti Kane, and Jo Morrow in Gidget (1959)
    Yvonne Craig in Gidget (1959)
    Sandra Dee, Mary LaRoche, and Arthur O'Connell in Gidget (1959)
    Sandra Dee, Mary LaRoche, and Arthur O'Connell in Gidget (1959)
    Mary LaRoche and Arthur O'Connell in Gidget (1959)

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    Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee
    • Francie Lawrence aka Gidgetas Francie Lawrence aka Gidget
    James Darren
    James Darren
    • Jeffrey Matthews aka Moondoggieas Jeffrey Matthews aka Moondoggie
    Cliff Robertson
    Cliff Robertson
    • Burt Vail aka The Big Kahunaas Burt Vail aka The Big Kahuna
    Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell
    • Russell Lawrenceas Russell Lawrence
    The Four Preps
    The Four Preps
    • Band at Beachas Band at Beach
    Mary LaRoche
    Mary LaRoche
    • Mrs. Dorothy Lawrenceas Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence
    Joby Baker
    Joby Baker
    • Stinkyas Stinky
    Tom Laughlin
    Tom Laughlin
    • Lover Boyas Lover Boy
    Sue George
    Sue George
    • Betty Louise aka B.L.as Betty Louise aka B.L.
    Robert Ellis
    Robert Ellis
    • Hot Shotas Hot Shot
    Jo Morrow
    Jo Morrow
    • Mary Louas Mary Lou
    Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig
    • Nanas Nan
    Patti Kane
    Patti Kane
    • Pattias Patti
    Doug McClure
    Doug McClure
    • Waikikias Waikiki
    Burt Metcalfe
    Burt Metcalfe
    • Lord Byronas Lord Byron
    Leon Alton
    Leon Alton
    • Beachgoeras Beachgoer
    • (uncredited)
    Bruce Belland
    • Lead Singeras Lead Singer
    • (uncredited)
    Brad Brown
    • Surferas Surfer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Paul Wendkos
    • Writers
      • Gabrielle Upton(screenplay)
      • Frederick Kohner(novel)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggy. 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. Soon, she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget." But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggy. —Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>
    • tomboy
    • nickname in title
    • beach
    • teenage girl
    • teenage boy
    • 54 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Watch out Brigitte...here comes Gidget!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The title character was based on the author's daughter, Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman, and her adventures growing up in the surf culture at the beach in Malibu during the 1950's. She is still petite, healthy and attractive and lives in Pacific Palisades with her husband. And yes, there was a "Moondoggie", who lives in California and is an artist.
    • Goofs
      When The Kahuna first goes out to surf the cigar in his mouth is shorter than when he comes back in from surfing.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Russell Lawrence: That's a man-hunter?

      Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence: Who did you expect? Kim Novak?

    • Connections
      Featured in Liquid Stage: The Lure of Surfing (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Gidget
      Lyrics by Patti Washington

      Music by Fred Karger

      Sung by The Four Preps over the opening credits

      Exclusive Capitol Recording Artists

      Performed by James Darren (uncredited) on screen

    User reviews43

    Review
    Top review
    a classic summer story
    love, teenagers, beach, sun, ocean , surfing. and the love story. after the strange, vulgar, complicated films with/about teenagers from our time, Gidget represents a fresh air. because it propose a simple story. because all seems be result of a form of romanticism who defines , in same measure, existence of each teenager and his desires. and, sure, for Sandra Dee, who gives the expected image of next door girl neighbor. the need to be part of group. the emotion of first love. the choice. the charm of appearances. the fundamental lesson about life. the conflict, suspicion and disillusion. the acceptance of truth. all in the seductive, simple way. so, a nice experience.
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    • Jun 23, 2016

    FAQ6

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    • What is a "gidget"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 10, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • April entdeckt die Männer
    • Filming locations
      • Leo Carrillo State Beach - 35000 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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