Gidget Meets Hondo
Originally released in 1980. Gidget Meets Hondo is a feature film. directed by Bernard Nicolas. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bernard Nicolas, Peggy Skomal, and Reginald Bruce
Synopsis
Filmed in response to the LAPD’s shooting of Eulia Love in 1979, Gidget Meets Hondo opens with stills taken by Bernard Nicolas of a demonstration against Love’s killing. Nicolas’ Gidget is a self-absorbed young white woman who remains clueless to the violence erupting around her, ultimately to her own peril. The film asks whether such police brutality would be tolerated if the victim were a middle-class white woman.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- UCLA School of Film and Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gidget Meets Hondo about?
Filmed in response to the LAPD’s shooting of Eulia Love in 1979, Gidget Meets Hondo opens with stills taken by Bernard Nicolas of a demonstration against Love’s killing. Nicolas’ Gidget is a...
Who directed Gidget Meets Hondo?
Gidget Meets Hondo was directed by Bernard Nicolas.
How long is Gidget Meets Hondo?
Gidget Meets Hondo has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Gidget Meets Hondo released?
Gidget Meets Hondo was released on October 10, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gidget Meets Hondo?
The main cast of Gidget Meets Hondo includes Bernard Nicolas, Peggy Skomal, Reginald Bruce, John Paspachel, Marie Contin.