Gidget

Name: Gidget
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1959-04-09
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell, Mary LaRoche

1959·Movie·NR·95 min·★ 6.0(43)

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“Watch out Brigitte...here comes Gidget!”

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.

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About Gidget

Gidget is a 1959 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Paul Wendkos. The cast is led by Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Tubi TV.

Gidget was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 9, 1959, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.

Director: Paul Wendkos
Writers: Gabrielle Upton
Release date: April 9, 1959
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $2 million
Production: Columbia Pictures

Gidget cast & crew

Gidget was directed by Paul Wendkos and written by Gabrielle Upton.

The cast features 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, and Joby Baker as Stinky.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Arthur Morton, cinematography is by Burnett Guffey, and it was produced by Lewis J. Rachmil.

Is Gidget worth watching?

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, Gidget is worth a place on your watchlist.

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