Shag
“On a summer weekend in 1963, four girlfriends made memories that would last a lifetime.”
Summer of 1963. Carson is getting married to her boyfriend so her friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend.
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About Shag
Shag is a 1989 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Zelda Barron. The cast is led by Phoebe Cates, Scott Coffey, Bridget Fonda. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings.
Shag was produced by Palace Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on April 14, 1989, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Zelda Barron
- Writers
- Terry Sweeney, Lanier Laney, Robin Swicord
- Release date
- April 14, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Palace Pictures
Shag cast & crew
Shag was directed by Zelda Barron and written by Terry Sweeney, Lanier Laney, and Robin Swicord.
The cast features Phoebe Cates as Carson McBride, Scott Coffey as Chip, Bridget Fonda as Melaina Buller, Annabeth Gish as Caroline "Pudge" Carmichael, Page Hannah as Luanne Clatterbuck, and Robert Rusler as Buzz Ravenel.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Peter MacDonald and it was produced by Stephen Woolley and John Daly.
Is Shag worth watching?
Shag holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 62 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Shag is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Shag
Phoebe Cates
Carson McBride
Scott Coffey
Chip
Bridget Fonda
Melaina Buller
Annabeth Gish
Caroline "Pudge" Carmichael
Page Hannah
Luanne Clatterbuck
Robert Rusler
Buzz Ravenel
Tyrone Power Jr.
Harley Ralston
Jeff Yagher
Jimmy Valentine
Paul Lieber
The Manager
Donald Craig
Senator Clatterbuck
Shirley Anne Field
Mrs. Clatterbuck
Carrie Hamilton
Nadine
Shag — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shag in United States?
Shag is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Shag in?
Shag is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shag?
Shag runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Shag rated?
Shag is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 62 ratings.
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