GIDGET (1959)

 

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Based on the novel by: Frederick Kohner

Starring: Sandra Dee, Cliff Robertson, James Darren, Arthur O'Connell, The Four Preps, Mary LaRoche, Joby Baker, Tom Laughlin, Sue George, Robert Ellis, Jo Morrow, Yvonne Craig, Patti Kane, Doug McClure, Burt Metcalfe, Miki Dora, Mickey Munoz

95 minutes

(NR - adult themes)

PLOT:

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. Soon, she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget." But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.

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