Gidget
"Watch out Brigitte...here comes Gidget!"
Originally released in 1959. Gidget is a comedy/romance film. directed by Paul Wendkos.
Starring Sandra Dee, James Darren, and Cliff Robertson
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (41 votes)
Box Office
$1.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
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, th...
Who directed Gidget?
Gidget was directed by Paul Wendkos.
How long is Gidget?
Gidget has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Gidget released?
Gidget was released on April 9, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gidget?
The main cast of Gidget includes Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell, Mary LaRoche.