Don't Make Waves 1967
“What the Italians do with a bed... the Americans do with a beach!”
What is Don't Make Waves?
Don't Make Waves is a 1967 comedy distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick, the film follows Carlo Cofield as he vacations in Southern California and becomes involved in the local culture and two separate beachside romances.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 20, 1967
- Studios
- Filmways Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Don't Make Waves is a 1967 comedy distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick, the film follows Carlo Cofield as he vacations in Southern California and becomes involved in the local culture and two separate beachside romances. It is based on the 1959 novel Muscle Beach by Ira Wallach, who also co-wrote the screenplay.
The film features a cast that includes Tony Curtis, Sharon Tate, Claudia Cardinal, Robert Webber, and Joanna Barnes. It presents a comedic look at American beach culture, summarized by the promotional line comparing American beach behavior to Italian bedroom behavior.
Should you watch it?
“A vacationing man becomes immersed in Southern California beach culture and two seaside romances.”
- Directed by Alexander Mackendrick
- Based on the 1959 novel Muscle Beach by Ira Wallach
- Features a cast including Tony Curtis and Sharon Tate
- The film has an unrated maturity rating
Watch it if you enjoy 1960s comedies centered on Southern California beach culture.
This is a comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed Don't Make Waves?
The film was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
Is the film based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the 1959 novel Muscle Beach by Ira Wallach.
Who are some of the lead actors in the film?
The cast includes Tony Curtis, Sharon Tate, and Claudia Cardinal.
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