Gidget
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Watch out Brigitte...here comes Gidget!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Sandra DeeGidget
James DarrenMoondoggie
Cliff RobertsonThe Big Kahuna
Arthur O'ConnellRussell Lawrence
Mary LaRocheMrs. Dorothy Lawrence
Joby BakerStinky
Tom LaughlinLover Boy
Sue GeorgeBetty Louise aka B.L.
Robert EllisHot Shot
Jo MorrowMary Lou🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gidget about?
- 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.
- Who directed Gidget?
- Gidget was directed by Paul Wendkos.
- When was Gidget released?
- Gidget was released on April 9, 1959.
- How long is Gidget?
- Gidget has a runtime of 1h 35m.
- Where can I track Gidget?
- You can track Gidget on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.
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