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The Malibu Bikini Shop (1986)

Two brothers who have just graduated from college inherit a bikini store from their aunt.

Director:

David Wechter

Writer:

David Wechter
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael David Wright ... Alan
Bruce Greenwood ... Todd
Amanda Horan Kennedy ... Ronnie (as Barbara Horan)
Debra Blee ... Jane
Jay Robinson ... Ben
Galyn Görg Galyn Görg ... Cindy (as Galyn Gorg)
Ami Julius Ami Julius ... Kathy
Frank Nelson ... Richard J. Remington
Kathleen Freeman ... Loraine Bender
Jon Rashad Kamal Jon Rashad Kamal ... Eric Greene
Beverly Sanders ... Berta Hilgard
Harvey J. Goldenberg ... Julius Bender
Barbara Minkus Barbara Minkus ... Sylvia Rutledge
Rita Jenrette ... Aunt Ida
Jim Boelsen ... Delivery Man #2
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Storyline

After inheriting a failing bikini shop, two recent grads decide to make a go of it. One, in the hopes of building it into a successful business, the other, in the hopes of getting to look at lots of women in (and out) of swimsuits. As they try more and more outrageous ways of drumming up business, their antics begin attracting some unwanted attention. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>

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Comedy | Romance

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Trivia

Frank Nelson's final film. See more »

Goofs

After Todd says something to annoy the crowd, they throw garbage at him. During the close-up you can clearly see three cameras zooming back and forth in the reflection of the window. See more »

Quotes

Kathy: [Todd has unexpectedly returned; he was supposed to be in Hawaii] Todd, what happened?
Todd: The Honolulu Airport was snowed in.
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Soundtracks

Girls of Rock'n'Roll
Written by Jan Levy & Terry Shaddick
Performed by Carter Robertson, Tami Holbrook, Jacie Berry and Penny Summers
Produced by Don Perry and Bob Summers
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So bad it's almost good
12 January 2002 | by HildyJohnsonSee all my reviews

This film most definitely belongs in the so-bad-it's-almost-good category. Very much a product of its time (1985), the hairstyles, fashions and soundtrack songs are hysterical to those of us who were fortunate (?!) enough to grow up in the 80s. There are embarrassing dance sequences, bikinis that are testament to the aerobics craze - and of course there's lots of flesh on display. Hmmm, must be a guy thing... Bruce Greenwood is the only actor in the cast who has moved on to bigger and better things - I bet a clip of this will come to haunt him one day on The Tonight Show!


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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 February 1987 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Bikini Shop See more »

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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