Gidget

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 9, 1959

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Columbia Pictures

Cast

Sandra Dee,James Darren,Cliff Robertson,Arthur O'Connell,Mary LaRoche,Joby Baker,Tom Laughlin,Sue George,Robert Ellis,Jo Morrowand 5 more

Director

Paul Wendkos

Writer

Frederick Kohner,Gabrielle Upton

Producer

Lewis J. Rachmil

Cinematography

Burnett Guffey

Music

Arthur Morton

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

$1,500,000

IMDb

tt0052847