Watch Gidget (1959) Official Trailer
Watch out Brigitte...here comes Gidget!
6 / 10 IMDb April 9, 1959 1h 35m
Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggie. 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 and soon she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget". But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.
Director
Runtime
1h 35m
Release Date
April 9, 1959
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Status
Released
Revenue
$1,500,000
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
Sandra Dee
as Gidget
James Darren
as Moondoggie
Cliff Robertson
as The Big Kahuna
Arthur O'Connell
as Russell Lawrence
Mary LaRoche
as Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence
Joby Baker
as Stinky
Tom Laughlin
as Lover Boy
Sue George
as Betty Louise aka B.L.
Robert Ellis
as Hot Shot
Jo Morrow
as Mary Lou
Yvonne Craig
as Nan
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Patti Kane
as Patti
Doug McClure
as Waikiki
Burt Metcalfe
as Lord Byron
Dick Clark
as Himself - Trailer Host (uncredited)
Production Companies
Columbia PicturesGidget Official Trailer 1959
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