Beach Party (1963)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 41min
- Comedy, Musical
- 07 Aug 1963 (USA)
- Movie
A bearded anthropologist studies the habits of swingin' American teens while they enjoy the summer surfing, loving, and partying at the beach.
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Cast verified as complete
| Robert Cummings | ... |
Professor Sutwell
(as Bob Cummings)
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| Dorothy Malone | ... |
Marianne
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| Frankie Avalon | ... |
Frankie
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| Annette Funicello | ... |
Dolores
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| Morey Amsterdam | ... |
Cappy
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| Harvey Lembeck | ... |
Eric Von Zipper
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| Eva Six | ... |
Ava
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| John Ashley | ... |
Ken
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| Jody McCrea | ... |
Deadhead
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Dick Dale & His Del-Tones | ... |
Bar Band
(as Dick Dale and the Del Tones)
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| Dick Dale | ... |
Band Singer
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The Del Tones | ... |
Band
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| Andy Romano | ... |
J.D.
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| Jerry Brutsche | ... |
A Rat
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Bob Harvey | ... |
A Rat
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John Macchia | ... |
A Rat
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| Alberta Nelson | ... |
A Mouse
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Linda Rogers | ... |
A Mouse
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David Landfield | ... |
Ed
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| Valora Noland | ... |
Rhonda
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Bob Payne | ... |
Tom
(as Bobby Payne)
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Pam Colbert | ... |
Surfer
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| Delores Wells | ... |
Sue
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Johnny Fain | ... |
Surfer
(as John Fain)
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| Meredith MacRae | ... |
Beach Girl
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John Beach | ... |
Beach Boy
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| Lorrie Summers | ... |
Beach Girl
(as Lorie Summers)
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Roger Bacon | ... |
Tour Guide
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Luree Holmes | ... |
Beach Girl
(as Luree Nicholson)
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| Michael Nader | ... |
Beach Boy
(as Mike Nader)
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Laura Nicholson | ... |
Beach Girl
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| Mickey Dora | ... |
Beach Boy
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Donna Russell | ... |
Surfer
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Ed Garner | ... |
Surfer
(as Eddie Garner)
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| Candy Johnson | ... |
Perpetual Motion Dancer
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| Vincent Price | ... |
Big Daddy
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Duane Ament | ... |
Big Boy (uncredited)
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Marlo Baers | ... |
Beach Girl (uncredited)
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Brent Battin | ... |
Beach Boy (uncredited)
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Roger Christian | ... |
Beach Boy (uncredited)
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| Carey Foster | ... |
Beach Girl (uncredited)
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Sharon Garrett | ... |
Brunette Yoga Girl (uncredited)
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Ashlyn Martin | ... |
Surfer (uncredited)
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| Rory O'Connor | ... |
Beach Boy (uncredited)
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Bill Parker | ... |
Beach Boy (uncredited)
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Bill Slosky | ... |
Beach Boy (uncredited)
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Gary Usher | ... |
Beach Boy (uncredited)
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| Yvette Vickers | ... |
Blonde Yoga Girl (uncredited)
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Susan Yardley | ... |
Surfer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Asher | ||
Written by
| Lou Rusoff | ... | (written by) |
| William Asher | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Robert Dillon | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Dillon | ... | associate producer |
| James H. Nicholson | ... | producer |
| Lou Rusoff | ... | producer |
Music by
| Les Baxter | ||
Cinematography by
| Kay Norton | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Homer Powell | ||
Art Direction by
| Daniel Haller | ||
Set Decoration by
| Harry Reif | ||
Costume Design by
| Marjorie Corso | ||
| Renié | ||
Makeup Department
| Scotty Rackin | ... | hairdresser |
| Carlie Taylor | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Robert Agnew | ... | unit manager |
| Bartlett A. Carre | ... | production supervisor (as Bartlett A. Carré) |
| Lee Gunther | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Clark L. Paylow | ... | assistant director (as Clark Paylow) |
| Lew Borzage | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Karl Brainard | ... | properties |
| Ross Hahn | ... | construction coordinator |
| John Cengia | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Richard M. Rubin | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Alfred R. Bird | ... | sound editor (as Al Bird) |
| Don Rush | ... | sound |
| Carl Daniels | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
| James Nelson | ... | supervising sound editor (uncredited) |
| Elmer Norman | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
| Roger White | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Donald C. Glouner | ... | visual effects producer |
Stunts
| Ronnie Dayton | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Mickey Dora | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Johnny Fain | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Al Berkson | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Bill Craemer | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Chet Fowler | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Clifford Hutchison | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Richard A. Kelley | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Joe Michelski | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Larry Milton | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Bob Simpson | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marjorie Corso | ... | costume supervisor (uncredited) |
| Thomas Welsh | ... | costume supervisor (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Franklyn Marks | ... | orchestrator |
| Eve Newman | ... | music editor |
| Al Simms | ... | music coordinator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jean Lippman | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Frank Khoury | ... | unit driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | presenter |
| Jack W. Cash | ... | production assistant (as Jack Cash) |
| James H. Nicholson | ... | presenter |
| Lois O'Connor | ... | assistant to director |
| Milt Moritz | ... | marketing director (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Vincent Price | ... | special thanks (as Big Daddy) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American International Pictures (AIP) (1963) (United States) (theatrical)
- Anglo-Amalgamated Film Distributors (1963) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Syncron Film (1963) (Norway) (theatrical)
- American-International Television (AIP-TV) (1968) (United States) (tv)
- CBS (1967) (United States) (tv) (original airing) (pan/scan)
- Warner Home Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- GoodTimes Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (Canada) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Wivefilm (1964) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- 9Gem (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Globo Vídeo (Brazil) (video)
Special Effects
- Butler-Glouner (photographic special effects)
Other Companies
- Butler-Glouner (titles)
- Panavision (filmed in)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The first of the five official American-International "Beach Party" movies. Anthropology Professor Robert Orwell Sutwell and his secretary Marianne are studying the sex habits of teenagers. The surfing teens led by Frankie and Dee Dee don't have much sex but they sing, battle the motorcycle rats and mice led by Eric Von Zipper and dance to Dick Dale and the Del Tones. Look for Big Daddy's surprise cameo. Written by alfiehitchie |
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| Taglines | When 10,000 kids meet on 5,000 Beach Blankets ... something's bound to happen! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $350,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | At one point in the film, Professor Sutwell takes Dolores up in the air for a flight in a small plane. She asks him where he learned to fly, to which he says he was a pilot instructor during World War Two. In real life, Robert Cummings was an accomplished pilot and had in fact served as a WWII military flight instructor. See more » |
| Goofs | At the end when Von Zipper says "I will return!" to the beach gang, it's still daylight. But seconds before, the gang is gathered around a campfire and it's pitch dark. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Back to the Beach (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Beach Party See more » |
| Crazy Credits | (First Screen after Director's credits) "Special Thanks to Vincent Price as Big Daddy..." (Next screen) "Soon to be seen in Edgar Allan Poe's The Haunted Palace (1963). See more » |
| Quotes |
Big Daddy:
The pit! Bring me my pendulum, kiddies, I feel like swinging! See more » |