How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 33min
- Comedy, Musical
- 14 Jul 1965 (USA)
- Movie
Frankie, on naval-reserve duty in Tahiti, doesn't trust Dee Dee to stay faithful, so he hires Bwana, a witch doctor, to help. Bwana conjures up a floating bikini, "stuffs" it with Cassandra, and sends her to distract advertising executive...
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| Annette Funicello | ... |
Dee Dee
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| Dwayne Hickman | ... |
Ricky
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| Brian Donlevy | ... |
B.D. 'Big Deal' MacPherson
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| Harvey Lembeck | ... |
Eric Von Zipper
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| Beverly Adams | ... |
Cassandra
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| John Ashley | ... |
Johnny
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| Jody McCrea | ... |
Bonehead
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| Marianne Gaba | ... |
Animal
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| Len Lesser | ... |
North Dakota Pete
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| Irene Tsu | ... |
Native Girl
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Arthur Julian | ... |
Dr. Melamed
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Bobbie Shaw Chance | ... |
Khola Koku
(as Bobbi Shaw)
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| Buster Keaton | ... |
Bwana
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The Kingsmen | ... |
The Kingsmen
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| Alberta Nelson | ... |
Puss
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| Andy Romano | ... |
J.D.
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John Macchia | ... |
Rat Pack
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| Jerry Brutsche | ... |
Rat Pack
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Bob Harvey | ... |
Rat Pack
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Myrna Ross | ... |
Rat Pack
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Allen Fife | ... |
Rat Pack
(as Alan Fife)
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Sig Frohlich | ... |
Ad Man
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Tom Quine | ... |
Ad Man
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| Hollis Morrison | ... |
Ad Man
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| Guy Hemric | ... |
Ad Man
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George Boyce | ... |
Ad Man
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Charlie Reed | ... |
Ad Man
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| Patti Chandler | ... |
Patti
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| Michael Nader | ... |
Mike
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| Salli Sachse | ... |
Bookend #2
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Luree Holmes | ... |
Beach Girl
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| Marianne Gordon | ... |
Chickie
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| Sheila MacRae | ... |
Secretary
(as Sheila Stephenson)
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Rosemary Williams | ... |
English Girl
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| Jo Collins | ... |
Beach Girl
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| Mary Hughes | ... |
Beach Girl
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Ed Garner | ... |
Beach Boy
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Sue Hamilton | ... |
Peanuts
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Tonia Van Deter | ... |
Italian Girl
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Uta Stone | ... |
German Girl
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Johnny Fain | ... |
Beach Boy
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| Mickey Dora | ... |
Beach Boy
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| Brian Wilson | ... |
Beach Boy
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Bruce Baker | ... |
Beach Boy
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Ned Wynn | ... |
Beach Boy
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Kerry Berry | ... |
Beach Boy
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Rick Jones | ... |
Beach Boy
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Ray Atkinson | ... |
Beach Boy
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Ronnie Dayton | ... |
Beach Boy
(as Ron Dayton)
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| Linda Bent | ... |
Bookend #1
(as Linda Opie Bent)
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Stephanie Nader | ... |
Beach Girl
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Jeannine White | ... |
Beach Girl
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Janice Levinson | ... |
Beach Girl
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| Toni Harper | ... |
Barbarette
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Michele Barton | ... |
Manicurist
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| Victoria Carroll | ... |
Shoeshine Girl
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| Mickey Rooney | ... |
Peachy Keane
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| Frankie Avalon | ... |
Frankie
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| Ron Brown | ... |
Race Starter (uncredited)
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| Michele Carey | ... |
Michele (uncredited)
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| Elizabeth Montgomery | ... |
Bwana's Daughter, The Witches Witch (uncredited)
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Christopher Riordan | ... |
Beach Boy (uncredited)
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Sheila Stephenson | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Asher | ||
Written by
| William Asher | ... | (written by) and |
| Leo Townsend | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | producer |
| Anthony Carras | ... | co-producer |
| James H. Nicholson | ... | producer |
Music by
| Les Baxter | ||
Cinematography by
| Floyd Crosby | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Fred R. Feitshans Jr. | ... | (as Fred Feitshans) |
| Eve Newman | ||
Art Direction by
| Howard Campbell | ||
Set Decoration by
| George R. Nelson | ... | (as George Nelson) |
Makeup Department
| Ted Coodley | ... | makeup artist |
| Ray Forman | ... | hair stylist (as Ray Foreman) |
Production Management
| Jack Bohrer | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Dale Hutchinson | ... | assistant director |
| Michael S. Glick | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Karl Brainard | ... | properties (as Karl R. Brainard) |
| Ross Hahn | ... | construction coordinator |
| Ian Phillips | ... | special interior decoration |
| Richard M. Rubin | ... | properties |
Sound Department
| Gene Corso | ... | sound editor |
| James Nelson | ... | sound editor |
| Don Rush | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Bill Ferrier | ... | special effects |
| Roger George | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Bud Ekins | ... | motorcycle stunts |
| Ronnie Dayton | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Mickey Dora | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Johnny Fain | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bill Hickman | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jack Beckett | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Animation Department
| Jack Kinney | ... | animator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Richard Bruno | ... | costume supervisor |
| Laurie Riley | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Milton Lustig | ... | music editor |
| Al Simms | ... | music supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | presenter |
| Jack Baker | ... | choreographer |
| Jack W. Cash | ... | production assistant (as Jack Cash) |
| Art Clokey | ... | title designer: main titles |
| George Dockstader | ... | motorcycle coordinator |
| James H. Nicholson | ... | presenter |
| Milt Moritz | ... | marketing director (uncredited) |
| Christopher Riordan | ... | assistant choreographer (uncredited) |
| Phil Sauers | ... | surfing coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American International Pictures (AIP) (1965) (United States) (theatrical)
- Anglo-Amalgamated Film Distributors (1968) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- CBS (1969) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- American-International Television (AIP-TV) (1969) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Video (Japan) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1987) (Australia) (video)
- Odeon (1988) (Italy) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD) (widescreen)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (VHS) (widescreen)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- 9Gem (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Butler-Glouner (photographic effects)
Other Companies
- La Difference (special interior decoration)
- Malibu Plastics (surfboards furnished by)
- Yamaha International (motorcycles courtesy of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Frankie, on naval-reserve duty in Tahiti, doesn't trust Dee Dee to stay faithful, so he hires Bwana, a witch doctor, to help. Bwana conjures up a floating bikini, "stuffs" it with Cassandra, and sends her to distract advertising executive Ricky from Dee Dee. Written by alfiehitchie |
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| Taglines | It's a Beginner's Course in 'Boy-Girlsmanship' See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Features the only big screen appearance by The Kingsmen, famous for their hit version of "Louie Louie". Decked out in matching yellow blazers, the band did not perform that song and instead performed "Give Her Lovin'". See more » |
| Goofs | At the start of the road race, the starter has a green flag. When we cut away to the stock footage, the starter has a red flag. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in My Itsy Bitsy Bikini (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | How to Stuff a Wild Bikini See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Claymation opening credit sequence devised by Gumby-creator Art Clokey. See more » |
| Quotes |
Bwana:
Tell sailor boy, Dee Dee teetering. Native Girl: I wish I could tell him she tottered. See more » |