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Gidget 1959

“Watch out Brigitte...here comes Gidget!”

★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 NR ComedyRomance Released
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What is Gidget?

Gidget is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance.

Type
Film
Year
1959
Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Release date
Apr 9, 1959
Studios
Columbia Pictures
Genres
Comedy, Romance
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.0/10
Episode runtime
~95 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Columbia Pictures

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Gidget is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.

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“A swimming accident introduces a young girl to surfing and a clique of surfers.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a classic 1959 cinematic style
  • Depicts early surfing culture and beach life
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  • The protagonist faces challenges winning over her crush

Watch it if you enjoy classic romantic comedies from the late nineteen fifties.

The film is a light comedy and romance suitable for general audiences.

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What is the title of the film?

The film is titled Gidget.

When was the film released?

The film was released in 1959.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Paul Wendkos.

Who stars in the film?

The film stars Sandra Dee, Cliff Robertson, James Darren, Arthur O'Connell, and the Four Preps.

What is the film about?

A young girl meets a surfer named Moondoggie after a swimming accident, learns to surf, and tries to win his affection.

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