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Gidget (1959)

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.

  • Comedy
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Sandra DeeSandra DeeGidget
  • Photo of James DarrenJames DarrenMoondoggie
  • Photo of Cliff RobertsonCliff RobertsonThe Big Kahuna
  • Photo of Arthur O'ConnellArthur O'ConnellRussell Lawrence
  • Photo of Mary LaRocheMary LaRocheMrs. Dorothy Lawrence
  • Photo of Joby BakerJoby BakerStinky
  • Photo of Tom LaughlinTom LaughlinLover Boy
  • Photo of Sue GeorgeSue GeorgeBetty Louise aka B.L.
  • Photo of Robert EllisRobert EllisHot Shot
  • Photo of Jo MorrowJo MorrowMary Lou

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